Subject: Budapest, Hungary

Develop a human resources strategy that accounts for the local work ethic, cultural values and intrinsic motivations for that culture. These may be hard to identify, but a general understanding may be gained by reading articles about other companies that have entered that country. Look for factors such as ...

• Does this country have the same work ethic?

• What is the skill level of the workforce?

• Do they need local or expatriate managers?

• Do you have preconceived assumptions on work ethics, day care for children, 3 meals a day, etc.? Ask yourself if these assumptions are valid, or if you might be imposing your own cultural viewpoints on these decision-making factors?