Pros
The company has a certain commitment to quality that gives it a slight edge against a few competitors. Employees need only provide a submissive posture to keep a job.
Cons
There is no energy within the organization. Nor is it a learning environment. The future of this organization is not exciting. There is no opportunity to be a part of something huge due to a severe lack of trust. Upper management micro-manages most operational and sales activities, giving employees only enough ownership to name a scapegoat if something goes wrong. Employees are simply expected to follow along and get with the program. There are many rules that don't make sense. The company does not have a performance review process. The impression this leaves with the employee is that my boss — and, therefore, the company — isn’t really interested in my long-term future here. There are absolutely zero discussions about career development...therefore, if you’re talented enough, why stay? Company direction is provided by the owner's shifting whims. Upper management finds opposing voices to their strategies as an annoyance and a sign that someone’s not a team player. Company strategy is decided by a bunch of “yes” people saying the same things to each other.