Jared worked for Darwin Chemical Company (DCC) for four years. DCC is a multinational corporation with subsidiaries in eight countries. About six months ago Jared was offered a job as a plant manager for its Chinese subsidiary. "We don't usually offer this opportunity to someone who has only been with the company for a few years," said Jonathan, Jared's supervisor. "But in the short time you've been with the firm, we feel you've shown a lot of management potential. We also see from your resume you spent a semester abroad in China as part of your MBA program. We believe this makes you a better fit than other candidates since you are more familiar with the culture." Jared saw this promotion as a stepping stone to a much higher position within the company. He agreed to the promotion and arrived in China a few months later. Jared found the transition in dealing with another culture challenging, but rewarding. He especially appreciated his assistant manager Bojing, who helped him learn the ropes and communicate with the employees. DCC gave Jared free rein in running the plant. Its main measure of performance is the bottom line, and employees are well aware of