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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In 2002, they played a pivotal role in steering HealthSouth out of a $2.7B One example is when the New York School’s system hired them to boost the efficiency of their school bus network, which they did, saving the city $12M. ALVAREZ & MARSAL INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. accounting scandal. Practice Areas. Core Values.

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Want Less-Biased Decisions? Use Algorithms.

Harvard Business

Real-world applications range from medical diagnoses and judicial sentencing to professional recruiting and resource allocation in public agencies. Is this revolution a good thing? There seems to be a growing cadre of authors, academics, and journalists that would answer in the negative.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Management Consulted

In May 2002, PwC announced PwC Consulting would branch off to be its own independent entity and would have their own CEO to run the global firm. Helps federal agencies solve complex business issues, manage risk, and improve financial measures and the overall quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public service. in cash and stock.

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How Capitec Became South Africa’s Biggest Bank

Harvard Business

After breaking even in 2002, net profits continued to rise, to 3.8 The bank serves these customers through a network of highly efficient physical branches. To facilitate this cultural change, Capitec decided to not recruit people from other banks but hire former retailers. It has now become the largest bank in the country.

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