Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America

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Description:  For 2012, the website 24/7 Wall St. determined that the worst company to work for in America was the Dish Network (DISH), the Englewood (Colo.)-based company that provides satellite TV to more than 14 million subscribers. To pick its winner, the site began by sifting entries on glassdoor.com, an online service where people gossip about their jobs. It was hardly the most scientific of methods.

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: Jan 02, 2013

Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-02/dish-network-the-meanest-company-in-america#r=tec-lst

Questions for Discussions:

  • What does this article tell you about the management of the company and the impact on employees?
  • Do you think the managerial style and culture of the organization affects performance?

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