Develop a 3-6 page cultural information report that will help an employee better understand how to make the transition overseas. Include the following:

1. Prepare an executive summary that explains the organizational strategy for expanding company operations to Portugal.
   • What is the company strategy for working in this country?
   • What are the expectations of leadership (ROI)?
2. Prepare an overview of the critical information an American would need to know to live and work in Portugal.
   • Languages spoken.
   • Currency, economy, political climate.
   • Housing, cost of living, transportation.
   • Health care.
   • Recreation.
3. Develop a list of advice on successfully assimilating into Portugal and the culture.
   • Local customs, values, and traditions.
4. Determine the type of immigration laws or visa requirements that need to be met to work in Portugal.
5. Discuss three ways company leadership can provide human and material resources to support employees in foreign locations.
   • What will help these employees succeed before, during, and after the transition period?