Instructions: Respond to person 1 down below in a business manner.

Person 1: I like that you suggest Harley Davidson should form a business partnership with another motorcycle manufacturer overseas. Joint ventures often bring some challenges, however if merged properly can grow the two businesses exponentially.

Taking the business overseas will be a culture shock for both businesses. Not only from a standpoint of the employees of Harley Davidson primarily being from the United States, but the different leadership styles, business practices, and manufacturing techniques each company has. However, I believe with good leadership they can learn from each other and apply the best business practices from each company. Harley Davidson may benefit by learning how to implement new technology to their product to combat the "gas guzzler" perception all while not compromising the integrity of what make Harley Davidson a Harley Davidson motorcycle. I am optimistic and only see your proposal as a growth opportunity and only want to see very little downside. Domestic layoffs may be an inevitable reality but may not be significant. Harley Davidson has a strong company culture and through implementation of keeping the culture strong with diversity and inclusion I don't see the morale affected significantly. With change there are always challenges employees will face and some will be more accepting than others. Those challenges will seem to always adjust themselves. Overall, I don't think productivity or efficiency domestically will decline. I do think going overseas only tap into a new market and grow the business internationally.