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polycentric  

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  • The term polycentric defines a decentralized organizational orientation having many centers of authority or control. This term usually refers to the assumptions and mind-sets of top managers and applies to firms with affiliates (or subsidiaries) in several different countries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World; Polycentric]

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