within region central Figure 14.13 Global management development in a global oil company MINI-CASE 14.1 Global managers - Jos Azular Jos Azular, 35, and Brian Hopper, 34, gradu- ated in 2002 from Caltech (California Institute of Technology), both obtaining a Master of Sci- ences in Electrical Engineering. Jos, a native of Argentina, joined Central Electrica SA, the local subsidiary of Centerlec, a Texan-based multinational specializing in construction, operation and maintenance of electrical power plants. Since his recruitment Jos had climbed the ladder of management positions and was appointed chief engineer in the Transformer Division in Cordoba in October 2010 with a monthly salary of 12,000 Argentine peso (ARS) (US$2820) plus a possible bonus of around 20% at the end of the year. He was very happy with his promotion. 88 I MANAGING GLOBALLY In December 2010 he met Brian at the com- pub and during their conversation, Jos found pany's headquarters. Brian told him that he had out that Brian's salary was a tax-free US$90,000 just been appointed chief engineer in Buenosper year ($US7500 per month) plus a potential Aires with basically similar responsibilities to bonus plus a contribution to his accommodation Jos's. They celebrated their encounter in a local of around 5000 ARS (US$1170) per month. Questions 1 If you were Jos, what would you think? What would you do? 2 What are the arguments that Jos will hear if he complains to the HR director? 3 Can this type of situation be resolved? (You may find it helpful to refer back to Chapter 3 to find solutions for this situation.) O MINI-CASE 14.2 Global managers - Joseph Laval