Pros
Viacom's Brand is well known throughout the world. The company has made significant upgrades to office space and also built an exercise center that is subsidized by the organization.
Kontras
Where should I begin.....Viacom's senior management is focused on their advancement and financial gain only. One significant example, is the fact that the organization has experienced two significant layoffs and reorgs due to management's claim that financial goals and targets were not achieved. However, the chairman and most senior executives continue to earn millions of dollars in annual salary, base compensation and long term incentive awards, while most employees are awarded a 3% increase on an annual basis. Senior management is truly a old boys club that takes care of their own. One recent example is the appointment of Philippe Dauman as Chairman. In addition, many executives have acted inappropriately and their actions were somehow swept under the rug. One should never complain about any inappropriate actions as it is highly likely that person will be terminated. Programming is quite stale as it is based heavily on reality TV. After all, how much women clawing at each other can one tolerate. As a result of the horrible programming, advertising revenue has decreased significantly, and the stock value has declined drastically. Morale is extremely low across the entire organization and management simply does not seem to care one bit.