As for the major dilemma (China vs. President of the U.S. Operations), the protagonist should first check if the two alternatives are available to him. In other words, he should talk to the CEO and ask how eligible he is for the vacant position in USA. If Pierre asserts that there is a high probability for him to be elected, then Michael will have a family council and ask for his wife and children's opinions, which weigh significantly in his decision. If he is still torn between the two alternatives or has a more pronounced appetite for the President of the U.S. operations position, then he can resort to the following tactic. He could tell Pierre that he is highly interested in the vacancy and that he would like to postpone his answer to the China opportunity until the "winner" of the elections is announced. However, going to China represents a major career challenge that will surely round up his CV and make him more eligible for a position at the company's headquarters in Paris. Working overseas will help him get a wider perspective on the business, broaden his experience and refine his communicational and 'political' skills that represent a sine qua non-of an excellent leader. Additionally, going to China represents only a temporary stage in his career path, as he is not 'sentenced' to a lifetime commitment to working in the respective country.
On the other hand, Michael's most reliable 'weapon' is his reputation. As he is one of the most competent professionals in the company, he benefits from a positive image in the eyes of the CEO. Therefore, he has an implicit power (well-rooted in the favorable results he has achieved so far) of which he must take full advantage by stating loud and clear what his expectations, fears or conditions are in the newly occurred framework. As Widmann and Kopelan state, he finds himself in an excellent bargaining position which entitles him to make the most of the new job he is offered in China.
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