As with any organization, factories tend to have a level of politics and interpersonal relations issues. Cook struggles with maintaining a positive environment. Management, in particular, seems to micromanage. This may be due to lack of positive employee initiative. Positive reinforcement is underutilized hindering work ethics and overall employee morale. Opportunities for advancement seem to be left to chance or "people you know" philosophy. Many employees may go 15 years before offered a promotion. However, a Bachelors degree may expedite advancement after 1 year of full-time employment. As of now, they are hiring using an employment agency, and as long as you are a decent worker and don't have a problem with attendance, they usually hire within a few months. Again, attendance is their main concern, and their policy is somewhat strict.