Sales drives decision making and brand strategy - focus on international hurts North American business. - Anonymous employee A. O. Smith Employee Review

2.0
Sep 27, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

1. Strong market presence with multiple well established brands. 2. Competitively priced 3. Plenty of capacity for growth 4. Strong market presence in developing economies

Cons

1. Sales drives strategy 2. Brand strategy creates channel conflict 3. Lack of alignment among senior management 4. Culture discourages teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

Unforgiving point system that is definitely not formed with mother's in mind. I lost a lot of points because my kid's bus was running behind. My last point was because a deer totaled my car. I even abandoned my car immediately and tried to make it to work on time because I was more worried about points instead of the wreck. I was told I could apply again in 6 months by HR and then I found out that was a complete lie.(after WAITING for 6 months)

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