Unfair practice and favoritism - Anonymous employee Otsuka Employee Review

1.0
Aug 2, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- If you willing to risk being the scapegoat, putting yourself personally liable for the company's wrong-doings, you could probably get a promotion.

Cons

- Management is mostly lazy, unqualified, lacking experience, skills and knowledge. Struggle to see bigger picture, always settling for short-term (minimal) success. - Promotions are based on favoritism - manager referrals are regularly promoted despite minimal contribution and time at the company. - Career progression is non-existent, unless you have friends in high places. - Awful corrupt management, if they don’t like you they will try get rid of you. - Politics is the cornerstone of success at Otsuka.

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