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An eye-opening primer on some of the less explored aspects of globalization. We know that globalization has moved many jobs away from the industrialized countries and to the Third World, where people are paid far less. But do we know the consequences of this upheaval for the AIDS epidemic, the environment, and the costs of basic medicines? In one concise book, William K.Tabb, a professor of economics at Queens College in New York, provides an informative and incisive introduction to these complex themes, and a clear perspective on how they mesh and how vitally they matter to us all. In a chapter on banking, for example, Tabb explains how the WTO, IMF, and World Bank's efforts to regulate the world's economy have driven entire nations into insurmountable debt: the increasing mobility of money drives up inflation and forces countries into a web of dependency, where their only option is to obtain loans from multinational banks. While much has been written about the effects of globalization on corporations, Unequal Partners is a comprehensive introduction to globalization's effects on everything else. It is also an excellent primer on the issues behind the growing anticorporate movement.
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A great job at summing up the core problems of globalization.......2003-03-05
Professor Tabb has done an excellent job here. This book is well researched, well argued and cautious to avoid naive oversimplifications of the issues surrounding globalization. I haven't read another book that lays out more clearly the ways in which "globalization" is effecting the environment, workers rights and democratic ideals. I strongly encourage you to read this book if you are looking for solid information on what the "globalization" debate is all about. There is certainly too much to overview in this space. However, I should respond to another reviewer's claim that Professor Tabb is not well researched in that he does not cite much from academic journals. this is true, as the scope and focus of this book lies outside of academic ideological posturing on world issues and goes to the statistical facts, actual statements and track records of global finance institutions and examines the official public line on these issues, as documented in the Economist and the Wall Street Journal. this book is in fact very well researched, and very much worth your time.
Little analysis.......2003-01-29
This is not a very helpful book to understand globalization. The author makes a lot of rhetorical comments, blames every bad thing in the world on multinational corporations or international organizations, and offers little analysis in global issues. It is also deplorable that the author mostly refers to newspapers and popular magazines rather than academic books, even though he is an economics professor. (There is no bibliography in the book, only a few endnotes for each chapter). Last but not least, the book is very poorly written. It is dull, repetitive, and full of unnecessarily long sentences.
Refutes the logic of neoliberal capitalism.......2002-12-30
The author gives some examples of the logic of capitalism. For instance, he quotes the memo written by former Clinton treasury secretary and current Harvard president, Larry Summers, when he was Chief economist at the World Bank in 1991. In that memo he explained the "impeccable" economic logic of exporting "health-impairing pollution" to "vastly underpolluted countries" such as in Africa. And then there is recounting of former Bush treasury secreatary Paul O'neil's confrontation at a shareholders meeting with one of the workers at an Alcoa plastics plant in Mexico when he was CEO of that company. O'neil told him that Alcoa's plants were so clean in Mexico that one could eat off their floors but the worker responded that his excellency was lying and produced newspaper clippings to prove it. Alcoa pays virtually no taxes in the town of the Mexican plant of that worker and the town's infrastructure (schools, hospitals, sewage, etc) is in shambles. Half of the town's 15,000 residents use backyard latrines. Alcoa, along with Ford, contributed 52,000 dollars to build a school for three hundred students, that has one teacher, a leaky roof......
He points to the workers at the Reebok plant in Thailand, workers in China's "industrial zones," Nike and Alcoa workers in Mexico. Instead of working 80 hours a week, and getting constantly cut and bruised by machines, and getting chemicals in the eyes and nausea and headaches, or getting beaten up if you don't work fast enough and getting arrested if you try to leave work, these people could fight for their dignity if they had a viable union to advance their cause.
It is only labor rights, such as the right not to be fired for launching a strike, which allow workers to try to get rights to decent pay, humane working conditions and other such essentials while they make their bosses such huge profits with their work. The author goes over some of the public relations efforts of such companies. The Clinton administration helped in such an effort with top retail companies which created a "code of conduct" with companies policing themselves but such standards have been little enforced.
The author looks at the particularly interesting case of aids drugs. 17 million people and counting have died of AIDs in Africa. However U.S. companies have patents on the leading AIDs drugs which gives them a monopoly on producing them so they can charge 10,000 dollars to poor Africans for Aids treatment. Al Gore on behalf of U.S. pharmaceuticals threatened sanctions on South Africa when that country passed laws allowing for local companies to produce Aids drugs at 90 to 95 percent cheaper than American pharmaceutical companies demand. The Clinton administration argued that compulsory liscencing laws did not apply in that case. And the Pharmaceuticals have argued that they need to charge high prices so they can continue to research Aids treatments and if they are stricted their entrepreneurial genius will strangled. Of course, the problem is that these drugs have been substantially developed through U.S. government funded research. For instance the author points out that while the company Glaxo Wellcom claims to have developed AZT, it was actually the National Cancer Institute and Duke University researchers that developed AZT to suppress the Aids virus in human cells and Glaxo Wellcom did not do any of the immunological or Virological studies or test it on patients. The author points to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research which found that of the 21 drugs "considered to have the highest therapeutic value of those introduced between 1965 and 1992" publicly funded research developed 15 of them. Most tropical diseases have been cured by U.S. military research or by private companies that do research on livestock and pets. The author notes that the U.S. government has offered 200 million to the UN's proposed 10 billion dollar program to fight Aids and has insisted that its money be used to buy from American pharmaceutical companies.
He notes that neoliberal capitalism has been a horrible failure throughout the world. The deregulation of capital flows has led to increased financial panics such as the Asian crises a few years ago. 90 percent or more of international financial transactions are for speculative purposes. He notes that eliminating tarrifs for Western goods has led to the destruction of local industries, throwing farmers off the land, and so on. He notes that Western countries, with their usual grotesque hypocrisy, put tarrifs and huge subsidies on their agricultural products against foreign competetion. He quotes a study from the World Bank which states that greater openness to trade slows income growth amongst the poorest 40 percent of poor nations. The author refers to the subidized sugar industry of Mozambique and IMF efforts to privitize it.
The author notes that polls show that a majority of Americans symphathize with the views of Anti-WTO protestors. Real wages have stagnated for a majority of Americans over the last few decades. Job insecurity has greatly increased. His quotation of statistics about Americans crying on the job, getting inadequate sleep, problems at work affecting their personal lives, and so on is interesting. He quotes Human Rights Watch which points out the great attack on Unions launched by the U.S. government, continuing since the Reagan years. 54 percent of young workers say they would like to join a union but 80 percent of workers say it is somewhat or very likely that union organizers will face retribution from companies
The author devotes a section to the environment too, probably the most difficult of the book. He points out that drilling in the Wildlife refuge in Alaska will only produce oil in ten years and after that only 42 million gallons a day. He says that 49 million gallons a day of oil would be saved if the miles per gallon of SUV's would be increased by three miles.
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The only annually updated insider's guide to consulting firms, The Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms, now in its 9th edition, is an unbiased, investigative look at the top management and strategy consulting firms.
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Based on interviews and surveys of thousands of consultants, the Guide provides the inside scoop on recent firm news, firm culture, pay, diversity initiatives, hiring process and more at more than 50 top firms, as well as Vault's exclusive rankings of the top 50 consulting firms.
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A collection of company profiles offering an inside look at management consulting careers and the firms that shape the industry.
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If you want to be a consultant.......2005-05-05
For individuals exploring consulting positions, this is a must read book. You will learn about corporate culture for the most prestigeous consulting forms in the US. Not all consulting is the same, nor are the firms that employ the top talent. Before you make a move, check the Vault Guide and you will know what to expect. Exellent reference, to the point and worth every penny.
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superb guide with fascinating rankings.......2001-11-01
I found this guide to be immensely helpful in getting the real story - good, bad and ugly - about the leading consulting firms. The book also has a fascinating new poll/ranking of the 50 most prestigious management consulting firms to work for. (As might be expected, the consultants surveyed rated McKinsey as the #1 most prestigious and BCG as #2). I would highly recommend reading this guide.
superb guide to the leading consulting firms.......2001-11-01
I found this guide to be immensely helpful in getting the real story - good, bad and ugly - about the consulting industry and the leading consulting firms. I would highly recommend reading this guide.
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I don't normally write reviews, but I just got this book and had to write. The book has detailed insider accounts of life inside every major consulting firm, including its history, areas of specialization, and tips on the hiring and interviewing process. Highly recommended for job seekers and consultants alike.
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In this 3rd edition, Vault brings its well-known journalistic approach to offer insider information on what it's like to work in top technology consulting. Covering 35 firms, including AMS, Computer Sciences Corporation, Electronic Data Systems, and IBM Global Services, it provides the skinny on workplace culture, compensation, diversity, hiring, and recent news. Based on interviews and surveys of actual employees.
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25 Top Consulting Firms, 2005 Edition: WetFeet Insider Guide (Wetfeet Insider Guide)
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Consulting firms are traditionally among the largest employers of top MBA and college graduates. This WetFeet Insider Guide profiles 25 top firms, with key numbers and recent milestones for each, from mergers and acquisitions to global expansion; the inside scoop on what it's like to work there; hiring information, including how to make contact and with whom; and interviewing tips.
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Find insider information not seen in company brochures or at campus presentations. Get the answers to questions such as which consulting firm has a "frantic work pace" or "global opportunities," which provides "poor feedback" with a "lack of hierarchy," where you can find a "collegial and team-oriented" atmosphere vs "impersonal due to size?" This guide gives candid profiles of 25 top consulting firms with salary and signing bonus data, firm statistics amd history, expected career paths, rankings by prestige, compensation, career opportunities and quality of life, plus recruiting contact information. Includes articles on landing a job in consulting, aceing the interview, and a self test, "Is Consulting for You."
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worth reading.......2001-10-28
A little basic, but a useful look at basic stats of the leading consulting firms. Also recommend the Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms - the latter gives an insider's view inside each firm.
Great resource!.......2001-09-10
This book provides invaluable information for anyone considering a career in consulting.
Insider Knowledge.......2000-03-27
If you have wondered how the major consulting firms are organized and how they recruit new consultants, get this book. All firms are clearly delineated in terms of culture, typical hours per week and travel requirements, organization of services, recruitment practices, compensation, and employee ratings and insights.
The book directs its attention to recent MBAs; it would be strengthened by inclusion of evaluative comments addressing more experienced talent from industry. None-the-less, any reader can develop a good idea of which firms to target in a job search.
The information on compensation is based on 1999 figures, making it relevant for today's reader. In addition, the well-rounded profiles will remain timely for several years.
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Consulting continues to rank among the most popular profession for emerging MBAs and graduates, and for good reason. The consulting industry has seen revenues grow about 16 percent per year. Consulting is one of the best-paid professions for recent grads, offering new graduates lucrative salary packages and the chance to run shoulders with the top management of Fortune 500 companies, while working on some of the most interesting issues that these managers face. At first glace, it looks like a no-brainer.
But don't be hasty. Consulting has much to recommend, but it's no walk in the park. Presurres are high, travel is onerous, and the interview process can be painful. Before setting off down the consulting route, you should develop a good understanding of where the industry is going, what is the role, and how closely it fits with your needs and personality.
Vault.com Career Guide to Consulting, 2000 edition aims to give you the tools and information to make an informed judgement-not only so that you can make a credible impression in the interview, but so that you are making the right decision for your future. Discover if consulting is for you with our handing checklist. Learn about what consultants really do on the job, from start date to completion. This guide contains the most up-to-date, accurate information on consulting firms available today.
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Very Helpful.......2000-06-16
This book is a great way to get the inside track on consulting. Instead of focusing on multiple industries it targets consulting. This gives you precise information about consulting and puts many hard to understand things into lamens terms. Great read for anybody in college or looking to change careers.
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Top Consulting Firms: The Vault.com Career Guide to the Top Consulting Firms (Vault Reports)
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Whether you're consulting savvy or can't name even one of Porter's Five Forces, you'll find The Vault Reports Guide to Management Consulting an ideal tool for your job search in the consulting industry. With this 340 page guide, you'll receive an introduction to the management consulting industry and two-page entries on well over 40 major consulting firms.
The Management Consulting guide tells you what you need to know, including:
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The inside scoop on each firm's social life, pay, perks, workload, dress Read the Management Consulting Industry Guide, and find out:
How consultants rank the prestige of their firms and their competitors
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A powerful read.......1999-02-26
I'm not sure what the last writer meant. This book is the centerpiece of my section here at business school - the writing is great and the info goes deep. As for the binding -- again, I think the last writer is confusing this book with another -- it's a fully bound book.
Not what I thought it would be.......1999-02-17
I bought this book due to all the great reviews I read on it, but I found that it didn't really have all that much info that was different from what you could find at the companies web site, I was also disappointed that it was simply a binded book of copies, not a actual book!!! It did have some good information, but I would suggest just going to the websites of the company
Outstanding guide!.......1998-11-23
I found this guide to be tremendously valuable. I also found the companion "Vault Reports Guide to Case Interviews" to be indispensable.
Best guide to consulting jobs I have seen.......1998-10-23
This is by far the best guide to careers in Management Consulting I have read. Thanks, Vault Reports!
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In this 4th edition, Vault brings its well-known journalistic approach to offer insider information on what it's like to work in top technology consulting. Covering 35 firms, including AMS, Computer Sciences Corporation, Electronic Data Systems, and IBM Global Services, it provides the skinny on workplace culture, compensation, diversity, hiring, and recent news. Based on interviews and surveys of actual employees.
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