Centralized command and control, but looking to change for the better - Anonymous employee SAP Employee Review

3.0
May 26, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong brand and products Work with a great diversity of cultures and people. SAP is looking to change for the better - to empower employees, become more agile, sort out work life balance, etc.

Cons

Centralized command and control and micromanagement No work life balance Political

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Pros

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Cons

Only way to get a high salary is if you're hired externally. They do not reward employees who are loyal to the company. Closed opportunities often have to go through the Compensation Exception Committee, creating uncertainty around earnings. Prepare for constant change, whether that's solutions being removed from your sales bag, account shifts, territory realignments, or changing compensation policies. Quotas can be difficult to attain

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