Paper Topic: ____________________________________________________
I. Introduction
Typically, an introduction includes a sentence or two that defines the topic (tells the reader why
the
topic is important or of interest) Provide context and some background on the topic and a
working
thesis. Some of the following elements could be included in the introduction
introduces the paper topic
ssues involved with the subject
The introduction must end with a THESIS statement (a 1 to 2 sentences in length):
n the paper
II. Body (A paper may have a few or many main points; decide how many your paper will need)
Think of
the Large-Scale Items:
Detail the political hurdles of public safety in the new market. Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
Detail the legal hurdles of public safety in the new market. Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
Assess the cultural reception of the business in the new market (consider cultural norms & values
what is acceptable and what’s not)
Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
Determine the feasibility of doing business in the new market, and provide a plan of success
(what
should the company do?) Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
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Detail the cultural issues that employees like yourself will likely encounter in the new market.
Examples/Details/Explanations: (is the culture tight or Lax? Rule-based or Universalistic? Equality or
Hierarchical? Indulgent or Restraint? Masculine or feminine? Individualist or Collectivism?
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
Assess the reception and the possible culture shock issues employees will encounter.
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
Determine a plan of action for employees to integrate into the culture as easily as possible.
a. ______________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________________________________
III. Conclusion
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXAMPL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction
a. According to The Association for a More Just Society (2020), Honduras has some of the highest rates
of corruption in the world. Being one of the most violent countries in the world, in 2019 an average
of 13 people were murdered every day.
b. Ranking as the fifth-highest rated country for violence against women in the world, every 27 hours a
woman is a victim of a violent death.
The introduction must end with a THESIS statement (a 1 to 2 sentences in length):
a. There is a great global demand for the expansion of the United States’ public safety and security
industry in Central America in Honduras.
b. The newly implemented international public safety and security department would focus anticorruption programs; transnational criminal networks; and narcotics and human trafficking,
II. Body
Detail the civic hurdles of public safety in the new market. Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. Through tactics of intimidating and recruiting from the vulnerable populations, gang violence and
members saturate urban communities. The average active member count is up to 40,000.
b. For the past decade, insecurity, poverty, and high levels of violence displaced local nationals, both
internally and abroad. In 2018, an estimated 247,090 Hondurans (2.7% of the population) were
displaced.
Detail the Judicial hurdles of public safety in the new market. Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. After contributing to the prosecution of 133 people, to include congressmen and senior officials, 14
of whom faced criminal trials, the Honduran government shut down the Mission to Support the
Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH).
b. In the summer of 2020, the penal system implemented reduced penalties for politicians linked to
organized crime, by lowering sentences for corruption.
Assess the cultural reception of the business in the new market (consider cultural norms & values
what is acceptable and what’s not):
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a. Though Honduras is a United States Ally, historical business with the U.S as recent as the 1970s may
leave Hondurans receptive and a little leery of future partnerships.
b. Hondurans value relationship building and harmony, so it is important to avoid hard selling, pressure
tactics and any sort of conflict or confrontation.
c. Honduras has very strong gender roles, and the power and authority in most situations resides with
men. Many women hold positions of power in various industries, although salaries do tend to be
lower, and many people still defer to the men to make executive decisions.
Determine the feasibility of doing business in the new market, and provide a plan of success (what
should the company do?) Examples/Details/Explanations:
a. Present a plan that denies social inequality and teaches by way of policy, how to strengthen
international relationships while harvesting more opportunities and organic resources. The intent
would be to develop gender equality, decrease the “need” for violence and crime.
b. Honduras is an active member of the United Nations and U.S. relations has been established since
1830. Expounding on the existing foreign policies, the newly implemented public will focus on a
Migration Policy targeting the root cause
Detail the cultural issues that employees like yourself will likely encounter in the new market.
Examples/Details/Explanations: (is the culture tight or Lax? Rule-based or Universalistic? Equality or
Hierarchical? Indulgent or Restraint? Masculine or feminine? Individualist or Collectivism?
a. Collectivism: Hondurans are traditionalists, with a lot of pride in their heritage. They rely on the
strength of the nuclear family and the interdependency thereof.
b. Masculine: Men are more prominent than women in public life. Though women have served as
judges, mayors, attorneys, and members of congress they traditionally make less in salary.
c. Hierarchical: Hondurans use titles a lot. It is common to address teachers as "professor/a" and
doctors as "doctor/a", and anyone with a 4-year college equivalent degree as licenciado/a or
ingeniero/a.
Assess the reception and the possible culture shock issues employees will encounter.
a. Local Population Culture Shock: Given the gender assigned responsibilities, the 2% black population,
and the traditionalistic culture of Honduran, should this organization employ a diverse resembling
what’s found in the U.S., the local population will be shocked. Mitigation Plan: Employ relatable
personnel to serve as the starting team then integrate diversity within the first 90 days
b. Employee Culture Shock: Learning the Spanish dialect organic to the central American region and
understanding the idiomatic expressions.
c. Employee Culture Shock: Female leaders in the public safety
Determine a plan of action for employees to integrate into the culture as easily as possible.
a. Onboarding Team Members: Hire a culturally exposed team, familiar with Central America
b. Country Study requirement: Train on cultural norms, traditions, and faux pas, while encouraging and
maintaining internal and familial develop social support systems.
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c. Hire reputable local nationals to serve as sponsor and initiate the local support system for new
American employees
III. Conclusion
There is a great demand for the expansion of the United States’ public safety and security market in
Central America, particularly in Honduras. Given the antiquated processes organic to the Honduran
Public Safety and Security Committee, American technology, techniques, and tactical expertise would
evolve the quality and reliability of the Honduran justice system.