too many changes in management and directions - Anonymous employee Applied Materials Employee Review

3.0
Sep 12, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

working in high tech industry and the company manufactures innovative products work life balance is good and the working environment is good as well

Cons

working in a very cyclical industry and the company had too many reorganizations and layoffs. Middle management changes too often causing the loss of consistant strategy and focus. Ineffective measurements of performance because directions keep changing and initiatives are not often carried through.

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