Memorandum
To: Mark Johnson
From: John Doe
Date: April 1, 2013
Subject: Memo of Understanding – Research and readiness to work in Warsaw, Poland
I have recently learned about my promotion to a general store manager of Best Buy in Warsaw, Poland. Since I will have to relocate in less than 3 months, I immediately began research of the country and city that will be my home for the next 3 years.
Since it will be my first overseas assignment, I am fully aware that my research is vital to my successful transition. According to Mark Clouse’s article there are three keys to a successful work-related move overseas. Following these steps is crucial to establish a smooth transition.
The three keys are:
1. Establish the family foundation first.
2. Build credibility and openness from the start.
3. Get serious about compliance.
I also plan to research the following subjects to learn about Poland:
· Culture
· Corporate culture
· Communication styles in business
· Non-verbal communication (gestures, facial expression, etc…)
· Appropriate business and non-business dress code
· Language
· Cuisine
· Family and social life
I will use the Internet and by finding related books and periodicals in public libraries. I will contact Mr. Steve Cramer, our business librarian. I will use Mark Clouse’s article.
I will start gathering my information immediately. I plan to contact Mr. Cramer by Wednesday. The next step will be to analyze and organize my information and have a draft ready on Monday, April 8. After peer critiques to revise my draft, my final research will be ready on Monday, April 22.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 123-456-7890 or by email [email protected]
JD
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