What are the key differences between the MBBD firms?
Culture and type of staffing specifically
Oct 31, 2015
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I found this article pretty accurate http://managementconsulted.com/management-consulting/mckinsey-bain-bcg/ They compare MBB from 9 points of view.
Here's a thread discussing your exact question
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/choosing-between-mbb
The key difference is that MBB are typically seen as competitors and peers, and the D is thrown in by employees trying to promote their own firm
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