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Walt Bogdanich is an investigative journalist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, known for his work at The New York Times.
Known for: When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm
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When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm
An investigative exposé revealing how McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s most influential consulting firms, has shaped corporate and government decisions across the globe—often with controversial and far-reaching consequences. Drawing on extensive reporting and insider accounts, the authors uncover the firm’s involvement in issues ranging from opioid distribution to authoritarian regimes, showing how its advice has affected millions of lives.
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Origins and Growth
McKinsey began almost a century ago, in the 1920s, as a modest accounting and management advisory firm founded by James O. McKinsey, a University of Chicago professor who believed that business problems could be solved through scientific management. The early ethos combined a belief in rigorous anal...
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Corporate Influence
McKinsey’s work with major corporations became its engine of growth. From airlines to retail giants, from the steel industry to technology titans, McKinsey promised transformation. Its trademark advice—cut costs, streamline operations, reward shareholders—often produced rapid boosts to a company’s b...
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Walt Bogdanich is an investigative journalist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, known for his work at The New York Times.
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