Conflicting Expectations Analysis Essay Example

local operation. Why was he now focused on his salary package rather than concentrating on improving UpTech Support's market position? Jessica voiced this concern aloud. 'I am at a loss here, Steve. We hired Pierre 5 years ago when we established the French operation.

He did an excellent job in terms of the French market, but now he seems to be only interested in how much money he can extract in terms of pay and benefits. ' Steve agreed, 'It is strange. Pierre had discussed his career aspirations with us during a routine performance appraisal session before the Australian position arose. The company was performing well in France, and Pierre had considered that the job was losing its challenge. As Managing Director, there was nowhere else for him to go within the French operation. Indeed, it was with some relief to all concerned that Pierre accepted the challenge of repeating his French success in the new Australian initiative. At the time, Jessica and Steve were in agreement that using a trusted manager with a proven track record seemed to be less risky than employing an unknown local Australian. Steve continued, 'Pierre knew that if he performed as expected in Australia, there were plans to move him into a position within the top management team here at headquarters in Silicon Valley. What that position may be is, at this stage, somewhat vague, Jessica.

As I said, it is strange we are now having problems. Pierre is so ambitious. He must know that his current behavior will have a negative impression here and affect his future with us. ' 'Yes,' agreed his colleague, 'and perhaps with hindsight

we should have employed an Australian. After all, that is what we did in Canada, and France, for that matter, when we hired Pierre. Or perhaps we should have sent someone from here. ' His American colleagues were right. Pierre was ambitious and had taken on the Australian position with great eagerness.

Here was an opportunity to prove that he was deserving of a top management position within the US operations. The decision to relocate to Sydney had not been so straightforward on the personal Side, though. The expatriate contract stipulated a minimum period of 2 years, with the possibilities ofan extension should the situation warrant it. Pierre's wife, Sabine, had her own career and it was. difficult to ask if she would be prepared to resign her current position - to put his needs before hers. Sabine had just recommenced her teaching position after spending several years at home.