You must now explain why it is important for your company to research differences and similarities on certain work place issues between your countrys culture and the foreign countrys culture. To do so, analyze any four of the seven following issues, comparing and contrasting how the two countries cultures view each one. Also, explain how these issues reflect differences in cultural beliefs about the work place.

1. Management and Leadership Styles: Is the management style directive and authoritative? Or is it participative? How many levels of management might one find? Who can be a leader? Who is empowered and why? Are employees concerned about empowerment issues?
2. Communication Styles: Who talks to whom? What kind of information can be shared? What are the communication channels?
3. Motivational Needs and Reward Expectations: Do employees need security or challenge? Do employees expect to be rewarded for their performance or for their political ties? Do employees yearn more for money or for recognition? How are the criteria prioritized? For example, is seniority more important than performance? How important are social skills vs. performance?
4. Models: Who are the heroes (models to follow) and the villains (models not to follow)?
5. Selection Procedures: How are employees recruited? What criteria are the most important, for example, credentials or a performance record?
6. Training: What is the purpose of training? Who can design and deliver the training? What are the most critical training needs?
7. Career Development: What is the purpose of career development? Is it formal or informal? Who mentors whom?