HRM 500

Assignment 4: Cultural Information Paper (Original)

Due in Week 10 and worth 300 points

Your new employee is going to be moving overseas! Develop a cultural information paper that will help them understand how to make the transition. (NOTE: You are able to choose any country–please make sure the county of choice is logical for the position.)

Include in this paper:

• a short introduction to the country,
• the local customs,
• what to expect, and
• a list of what is needed to work in the country.
  • For example: Certain countries require a work visa. Include the requirements for the work visa.

Include country-specific information needed to live and work in that country such as:

• transportation availability,
• housing costs,
• union influence,
• work week,
• typical vacation time, and
• anything specific to the country we would not experience in the US.
  • For example: Some countries the children wear uniforms and go to school all year