$1$ What decision about the future would you take if

you were Thomas and why?

$2$ From the company$$s perspective: which solution

brings more benefit to the business in this case?

Do you follow the $$local roots in local markets$$

strategy? Why $($not$)?$

$3$ How can Thomas prepare the feedback for the

performance review meeting with Li Wei? Prepare a

red thread of the conversation for Thomas as well as

argumentation points for his rating $3.$ What obstacles do you see from an intercultural perspective?