Employees are paid at or below the going market rate for their positions even when their real worth to the organization is much greater.
Most employees feel anonymous in the organization.
There's deep skepticism that the work a person does makes any difference whatsoever. After graduating from college, Stephen went to work at the headquarters of a large nonprofit organization. He took the initiative, diplomatically trying to get involved in projects. No one seemed all that interested. It didn't take long for him to send out his resume and land a new job elsewhere.