James Monroe
president of the United States from 1817 to 1825
Marvin Bower
American business theorist
Marvin Bowerwas an American business theorist and management consultant associated with McKinsey & Company. Under Bower’s leadership, McKinsey grew from a small engineering and accounting firm to a leader in the consulting industry.
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Marvin Bowerwas an American business theorist and management consultant associated with McKinsey & Company. Under Bower’s leadership, McKinsey grew from a small engineering and accounting firm to a leader in the consulting industry. Bower, alongside Edwin G. Booz, is regarded one of the individuals most responsible for the rise of management consulting after World War II; he is considered by many to be the “father” of the modern consulting industry.”
8 Quotes by Marvin Bower
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The course of business shapes public opinion.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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A business of high principle generates greater drive and effectiveness because people know that they can do the right thing decisively and with confidence.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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Decisions should be based on facts, objectively considered.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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Business leaders shape public opinion.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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A business of high principle attracts high-caliber people more easily, thereby gaining a basic competitive and profit edge.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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Basic philosophy, spirit and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than do technological or economic resources, organizational structure, innovation and timing.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist
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Convinced that behavior and conduct are every bit as important as skills and expertise, I sought to build the firm into an enduring, values-based institution.
Marvin BowerAmerican business theorist