1. Shane is a manager with PubCorp, a multinational corporation based in the United States. He applied for an expatriate assignment, and just found out that he will working in the Tokyo office for three years. Shane knows that English is spoken in the office, but he wants to fit in socially too. Describe, in detail, three steps that Shane can take to prepare for this transition. Be sure to explain how each step will help him to be successful in his expatriate assignment.

2. Brandis Burgers and Brats is a family owned restaurant consisting of two locations in Anytown, USA. The restaurant has been in the family for three generations and the family prides itself on its friendly and casual environment, and maintaining personal relationships with their customers.

Describe two groups in the task environment and three forces in the general environment of Brandis Burgers and Brats, and identify a realistic example of how each group or force might affect Brandis Burgers and Brats.