PIRATES OF SILICON VALLEY 1) Will you use one management structure so that each country looks identical to the other, or will you design the management team to suit the country? 2) What will your company language be, and will this be enforced locally (will you require all workers to only communicate--verbally and via e-mail--in the company language? 3) Will you standardize healthcare/benefits/vacation time? 4) Are you mandated by labor laws and regulations and labor unions in each country to follow and institute each country- business practice? 5) What impact will your business decisions have in each country when considering to adapt and change to a common strategic model to suit the needs of the home and host country? 6) What challenges will you face when completing this task in each country? 7) What approaches should you follow to integrate a cohesive culture and introduce an effective communication plan that builds concensus in each country?