Arkema getting lost in the trees, may have difficulty finding its way out of the forest. - Business Manager Arkema Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Location, if you live near Philadelphia. International, chances for travel and global experience.

Cons

Talk of long-term vision and growth by senior management, but focus on short-term results, often at the expense of the future. Micro-management, lack of trust of subordinates to do jobs properly. Focus on numerical details rather than growth opportunities.

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Arkema Response
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It's a good thing the company changed a lot since 2008! It was a difficult time for Arkema as the spin-off were only 2 years before your comment. The company is now very strong, with health financial results. It shows that we managed to make the best of the situation and that the industrial strategy was a good one. Please see our annual report to get more information: http://www.arkema.com/en/arkema-group/profile/index.html

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5.0
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Cons

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5.0
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Cons

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