Chapter 15

To be successful, a large business has to go where the best is, the best employees, the best resources, the best cost for running the business, etc. In today’s markets to stay competitive, large companies have to outsource to other countries. This is a crucial but difficult move, since so many different factors come into play when doing business in another country.
There are many things to consider when doing business in another country. The culture, local expectations, and ethics play a big role in the successful transaction of business globally. The Human Resources department must manage many of these cultural differences to insure the satisfaction of both the employer and employees. Because cultures can be so different, it is important to get someone who knows and understand the culture and language of the different countries in which the company is doing business so that misunderstanding and petty differences do not prove fatal.