Since joining the university, Haukea has worked as a part-time intern in the Accounting and Finance Department for Modern Battery Electronics (MBE). MBE is a listed company with subsidiaries in several countries. About six months ago, Haukea was offered a job as a director for its Pacific Islands subsidiary. "We don't usually offer this opportunity to someone who has only been with the company for a few years," said Willow, Haukea'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 CV you spent a trimester abroad in the Pacific Islands as part of your work-integrated program. This makes you a better fit than other candidates since you are more familiar with the culture." Haukea saw this promotion as a steppingstone to a much higher position within the company. He agreed to the promotion and arrived in the Pacific Islands a few months later. Haukea found the transition in dealing with another culture challenging but rewarding. He especially appreciated his assistant manager, Tram, who helped him learn the ropes and communicate with the employees. MBE gave Haukea free rein in running the subsidiary. Its primary