Struggles with internal politics - Anonymous employee Pearson Employee Review

4.0
Nov 3, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good pay, very sharp people, good products.

Cons

Politics and complexity of this large organization. The management still retains a command and control approach which stifles innovation. Lots of territorial behavior at most levels.

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