Firm: The Inside Story of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy

Title: The Firm: The Inside Story of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy

Author(s): Duff McDonald

Year: 2013

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

ISBN: 978-1439190999

Description:

This book provides an in-depth history of McKinsey & Company, one of America's most influential and controversial management consulting firms. Duff McDonald explores McKinsey’s rise from its founding in the 1920s to its powerful position shaping American capitalism, business strategies, and government policies. While highlighting McKinsey's significant achievements and influence, the book critically addresses its role in high-profile corporate failures such as Enron, General Motors, and others. McDonald also delves into ethical controversies and the firm's culture, offering a balanced view of its contributions and shortcomings in the business world