Politics Are King - Anonymous employee Leonardo DRS Employee Review

3.0
Aug 18, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

In earlier times, was given a lot of independence to make the job my own. Compensation pretty generous for those willing to work hard and who have the opportunity to be recognized. Most employees work hard to maintain a professional and friendly environment.

Cons

As the company grew, more bureaucracy took hold; harder to get things done; every decision had to be made by a "committee". CEO and a couple of EVPs exert all the authority. No decision making ability or authority on any other level. CEO hires friends with questionable abilities and ethics to fill senior positions. Other managers not supported. Lower level employee performance is more lax and not challenged to improve. Managers who challenge them are not supported.

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Pros

The only Pro with this company was having every other Friday off.

Cons

Poor leadership and management culture. In my experience, management positions are often filled from a small, long-tenured group, resulting in limited diversity of thought and few opportunities for outside perspectives. Many leaders lacked the skills needed to effectively develop, mentor, and support their teams. Rather than addressing organizational issues, accountability often seemed to flow downward, with lower-level employees bearing the consequences of management decisions. I also observed talented Program Managers leaving or being terminated under circumstances that suggested they were being held responsible for broader organizational problems rather than receiving appropriate leadership support. Overall, the culture discouraged transparency, accountability, and professional growth.

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