The global technology consulting and services giant with about $45 billion in revenue

The global technology consulting and services giant with about $45 billion in revenue

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, watch the BUS608 Week 4Links to an external site.overview and read the Forbes’s article interview with Julie Sweet “Let There Be Change,” Says Accenture’s Trail-Blazing Chief Executive, Julie SweetLinks to an external site., and watch the video “Let There Be Change,” Says Accenture’s Trail-Blazing Chief Executive, Julie Sweet

Julie SweetLinks to an external site. is the CEO of Accenture plc (ACN)Links to an external site., the global technology consulting and services giant with about $45 billion in revenue and 500,000 employees. She has an undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna, a law degree from Columbia University, and was only the ninth female partner at Cravath Swaine & Moore. Julie left Cravath to become general counsel of Accenture in 2010, and in 2015, CEO of Accenture North America. In September 2019, Julie ascended to the top of Accenture. (Karlgaard, 2020e, para. 1)

Read the article and answer the following questions:

1. Julie Sweet introduces “proximity imperative” in this interview. What is your understanding of his concept and why is it crucial in a business setting?
2. Karlgaard introduces the concept of the accelerated rate of digital revolution, which is now evolving at the two to three times the rate pre-COVID. How is this demonstrated at Accenture?
3. What is Sweet’s prediction for the changes to work across different industries as a result of COVID-induced changes?

Guided Response: Your initial response should be a minimum of 200 words.

Reference

Pabrai, M. (2007). The Dhandho investor: The low-risk value method to high returns. Wiley.

• Chapter 7: Dhandho 102: Invest in Simple Businesses
• Chapter 8: Dhandho 201: Invest in Distressed Businesses in Distressed Industries
• Chapter 14: Dhandho 403: Invest in the Copycats Rather Than the Innovators

Karlgaard, R. (2020e, October 20). “Let there be change,” says Accenture’s trail-blazing chief executive, Julie SweetLinks to an external site.. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/richkarlgaard/2020/10/20/let-there-be-change-says-accentures-trail-blazing-chief-executive-julie-sweet/?sh=df878545fd22

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