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Men Are More Likely to Act Unethically on Their Own Behalf, Women on Someone Else’s

Harvard Business

Many of these studies, however, only look at the unethical actions people take on behalf of themselves. My research suggests that people acting on behalf of others can be influenced by the values and perceived expectations of those they’re representing—specifically when it comes to acting ethically. vs. 72.2%).

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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC

Management Consulted

Leaving the program was a tough decision, but my studies needed more attention and I had interests outside of athletics so it was the right choice. This was a pretty ambitious goal considering no banks recruited from my school. My senior year I continued my work as a research assistant. November 2013: Received offer.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Consultants often join straight out of undergraduate or graduate studies, and there are currently over 350 partners managing sensitive client relationships with C-level executives. The firm is an excellent launch pad for individuals with an excellent work ethic and aspirations of rapid career growth. Consultant. Engagement Manager.

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Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?

Harvard Business

A new study suggests that employers overestimate how informed employees feel when they agree to policies, contracts, and even extra tasks at work — which can result in disengagement and turnover.

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“A Friend of a Friend” Is No Longer the Best Way to Find a Job

Harvard Business

If you go to job-searching workshops — and I went to more than 50 in the course of studying the contemporary hiring landscape in 2013 and 2014 — you will be told weak ties are the key. This advice originated in a groundbreaking study by sociologist Mark Granovetter in the early 1970s. said they found out through a weak tie.

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When AI Becomes the New Face of Your Brand

Harvard Business

As brands assume more and more AI functionality, businesses must proactively manage any potential ethical and legal concerns. To study those issues and others, we surveyed how AI is being implemented at more than 1,000 global companies. And then there are ethical challenges. Beyond Chatbots.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. Consulting firms are highly invested in consulting clubs because they offer an ideal recruitment platform from which they can handpick top talent.