The problem in this case study describes how American politics is controlled by higher-ups. It does not necessarily have to happen in the political sphere, but the actions taken are based on political minds. In this case Michael expects to be next in line to the retiring president, Lucien Beaumont because he believes he has the most qualifications and probably the one who knows the position best. In the American world, people do what they have to do to get where they need to be to succeed in the business world, and based on the information provided about Michael's situation, none of his colleagues have demonstrated legitimate political behavior and that's because everyone wants the position they fight for and everyone did what they felt they had to do to achieve the desired position. An example given in the text was: "notes Danielle Harcourt, global category director for vodka and spirits and Michael's main competitor for Lucien's networking, working with some Paris executives at a launch party for one of the brands by Michael He also contacted at least one of his direct reports it was also mentioned that before he could confront Danielle that he was also interested in the position, he received a call from CEO Pierre Hoffman and that's when it was made to him. the proposal about the job offer in China, to advise Michael, I would advise him to go ahead and take the job offer in China, meaning he can start over and he can work his way up and provide the people over there that whatever it is. the position he is interested in, he deserves it because he has proven himself worth it. Another reason I would recommend him to take the job is diversity. He would be able to learn Chinese history, the things Chinese people look for in men and the things expected from business men and women in China. He would also take the time to learn to speak their language so he could interact with them in his work or personal life. After all this personal learning, once he takes the position he seeks to have, he would get used to understanding Chinese culture and also would have no problem relating to Chinese people..