Assignment: Cultural Information Paper
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.
o 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.
o For example: Some countries the children wear uniforms and go to school all year
This paper should be 6-8 pages.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Dr. Vic's Tips: remember to write your paper as an HR manager with your audience being your employees going abroad. Do not just write a paper with no context - make sure you write it per the scenario above and as an HR manger.
Write a six to eight page paper in which you:
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.