MBM is only as good as the supervisor applying it. Guiding principles are inconsistently interpreted and applied. - Emergency Response Capability Leader Koch Employee Review

2.0
25 Feb 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits. Opportunity to apply for other positions within Koch if your supervisor allows you to.

Cons

Koch's MBM culture is deeply rooted. Yes, they are profitable. However, I think Koch has difficulty realizing that MBM and profitability don't equate to being good at something. My perspective was the almighty dollar drove everything. Programs such as training and emergency response, which did not create profit, were kept on life support and never given adequate support to truly thrive. Leadership often gave lip service which resembled support, but few really seemed to care. The company has a lot going way to go. If you choose to work here I have two pieces of advice. (1) stay away from EHS. The leadership is weak and misguided on a good day. (2) Have an exit plan. I have seen employees let go even after recieving positive annual reviews. I hope this perspective adds value to those who read it.

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Koch Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We believe that MBM® and our Guiding Principles form the basis for employees to create long-term value for our customers and society. By applying values that unleash prosperity in free societies – such as integrity, compliance, value creation, humility, and respect – we encourage each other to create value and achieve personal improvement, while fully complying with all laws and regulations. The MBM business philosophy is built on finding better ways to meet people's needs long term.

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