The human resources department must research not only all the legal requirements of the expansion, but also all the cultural and environmental differences that the company will face. It is important that the company complies with the laws of that respective country just as it would with the laws it must follow here in the United States. As an organization, it may be beneficial to have one or more employees visit or relocate to the country to research the area and determine if it would be a profitable location for expansion. The most important thing is that the company is well informed and prepared for any problems