This may be news to you, but hockey is getting big in Northern China. Blue Line Hockey Sticks has decided to capitalize on the trend by setting up subsidiaries in this country.

You have been appointed Vice President of Human Resources (HR) for one of these subsidiaries. In this position, you are responsible for setting guidelines that protect your company's reputation and the brand's integrity while respecting local values and customs, and supporting the company's financial goals. The choice of country is Northern China. The company is BlueLine hockey sticks (i.e., a company that manufactures hockey sticks). 

Your duties include:

Working condition: Be sure to explain what is acceptable in the host country and what the standards are elsewhere.

• worker pay
• hours of work, including lunch hours and breaks
• health and safety