Philip, a French national, is hired by an international corporation based in Japan for its London office. After joining, Philip learns that two other candidates, one from the company's home office in Japan and the other from its London branch, were also considered for the same position. After a complete assessment, however, the management hired Philip because they found him better qualified for the job. In the context of the different staffing strategies used by international businesses, the company that hired Philip most likely uses the _____.

A Geocentric staffing model is a hiring approach that companies practice to acquire qualified personnel not necessarily from the country where the operations take place. This approach aims to provide to the company knowledge about different cultures through international employees. The companies typically offer job positions to international residents from the country of the operation or sometimes employees who live in different regions but who are willing to relocate.