7. Which of the following is a characteristic of geocentric staffing? A. Hiring the best person for the position regardless of location B. Hiring staff from the country of the parent company C. Hiring staff from the country of the host D. Global staffing 8. Andrew is an Indigenous teenager who has injured himself at work. Which legislation will protect Andrew in this instance? A. Unfair dismissal B. Anti-Discrimination C. Worker's Compensation D. Equal Employment Opportunity

7. Which of the following is a characteristic of geocentric staffing? A. Hiring the best person for the position regardless of location B. Hiring staff from the country of the parent company C. Hiring staff from the country of the host D. Global staffing 8. Andrew is an Indigenous teenager who has injured himself at work. Which legislation will protect Andrew in this instance? A. Unfair dismissal B. Anti-Discrimination C. Worker's Compensation D. Equal Employment Opportunity

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter9: Managing Human Resources And Diversity

Section: Chapter Questions

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