Question

Imagine that you work in the human resource department of a small but growing company that runs a chain of clothing stores. The top managers believe that by next year, the company will be able to get financing to expand overseas, where consumer demand is growing. They are researching whether the next step should involve opening a few stores in Brazil or in China. Other members of your company are investigating the marketing and financial aspects of the expansion. You have been asked to learn more about the human resource issues the company would face in each country.
a) Do some research online or in the library to identify HR issues that are likely to be important in each country.
b) Write a summary of what you have learned about each country.
c) What your company should investigate further before moving into either country?
d) Which of the two countries you would recommend from a human resource perspective? Why?

Answer 1

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