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.
About Marvin Bower
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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