Memorandum To: Employer From: Employee Date: April 1, 2013 Subject: Memo of Understanding – Research Project Name The purpose of this project is to inform my boss of what I have learned about the Country that I will hopefully be working in and living in (China) Statement of the Problem I will list the reasons that I studied the different cultural elements and how they are different and similar to ours. I will also include how I will use this knowledge to better prepare myself for the experience. -what is considered polite and impolite in the country -what is expected of a stranger -how do I show respect Audience & Roles & Responsibilities My primary audience is my immediate employer and his board could be a secondary audience. I therefore will use the direct approach to aim my writing directly at him. Scope of Work & Preliminary Outline Must include at lease 1 table and a cite from both “Kiss Bow or Shake Hands” and “The Three Keys.” Introduction Research element 1 (culture) Research element 2 (values) Research element 3 (thinking style) Conclusion Preliminary Outline, Topics to Investigate I will investigate and gather as much information as possible. I must sort the information as I collect it and then form a well written report for my employer. Sources & Methods of Data Collection Internet, UNCG library (Mr. Steve Cramer), Greensboro Library, *Business man from chosen country (China)