ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: All ChaptersLecture (PDF): Presentation (Luthans 10e) – All Chapters (in Course Documents)A minimum of 15-20 resources which can be a combination of websites, journal articles, news articlesIntroductionOver the last several weeks, you have been preparing a feasibility study for the Vice President of Human Resources (instructor) and the Board of Directors concerning what the 3M Corporation – Asia Pacific Division will need to know to manage employment relations as effectively as possible for a new manufacturing facility in (your chosen country) to build and assemble Medical-Surgical devices for sale in the Latin America market. This week you complete the last 2 sections of your paper and submit your final project. Please incorporate any instructor feedback that you received on your draft submissions.Activity InstructionsYour final paper should include the following sections:Section 1. Introduction and Country SelectionIdentify the name of the country you will research for the ESA assignment.Explain your selection by listing at least 3 reasons why you are choosing this country.Section 2. General CharacteristicsDescribe the location, size, population, principle industries, language, religion, literacy, and type of government of your country.Section 3. Economic ConditionsDiscuss the standard of living (What do the people own? How does the standard of living compare to the U.S.? Ideally, this should be measured in purchasing power, accounting for the difference in currency and cost of living.)Identify the income distribution (Proportion of upper, middle, and lower classes?)Explain the wage levels (Compared to U.S.? Compared to rest of world?)Explain the employment levels (Unemployment rate? Participation rate of women, minorities, youth?)Describe how wages are determined (Supply and demand? Government policy? Collective bargaining?)Examine employer-provided benefits.Discuss working conditions (Hygiene and safety?)Discuss skills available (Shortages in particular areas?)Section 4: Organizational Topics and Human Resource Management Analysis1. Organizational Topics, discuss the following:Performance evaluation and disciplineRecruitment and trainingDispute resolutionGrievances over rules applicationImpasses resulting from disputes establishing wages, hours and working conditionsEmployee participation in decision-making2. Human Resource Management Analysis of (your country’s name), discuss the following:BenefitsLiabilitiesPotential solutionsSection 5: GovernmentalDescribe the extent of government intervention in private employment.Explain the existence and impact of labor laws.Section 6: PersonalExplain the ideology, ethics, and values of people (individualistic or group-oriented, role of religion in employment, reaction to authority and organizational needs)Discuss employee motivation (How “hard working” are employees? What motivates their performance?)Section 7: ConclusionSummarize your key findings and include a recommendation as to whether to locate or not locate in your chosen country.Writing Requirements (APA format)15-20 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle page with topic and name of studentReferences page (minimum of 15-20 resources)I would like to let you know if the requirement mention any country it has to be about Switzerland
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