| Author: | Perry, N. J. |
| Title: | A consulting firm too hot to handle? ( *GUINNESS, *BAIN ) |
| Journal: | Fortune
1987 : APR 27, VOL. 115:9, p. 49-50, 52, 54-57 |
| Index terms: | CONSULTANTS CONSULTANCY COMPANY PERFORMANCE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of Bain & Co., a Boston-based management consulting firm and its chief executive William W. Bain. His role in revitalizing Guinness of Britain and selling off 150 Guinness firms. The sixfold rise in Guinness profits. Investigation into the Guinness purchase of Distillers and allegation that Guinness illegally inflated its stock price to lure Distillers' shareholders. Personal life of Bain's founder, the Bain offices abroad, role of its consultants in assisting National Steel, Chrysler and development of Bain Capital to invest in startup companies. |
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