How Accenture Added 100,000 Jobs During the Pandemic

The video discusses Accenture's job growth during COVID, driven by digital transformation. It highlights the importance of being a publicly traded company for market discipline and talent attraction. The video also touches on competition with private equity in the consulting sector.

What strategic areas did Accenture focus on that became crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Automotive and aerospace

• Digital, cloud, and security

• Retail and manufacturing

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

What term is used to describe the rapid need for businesses to digitize during the pandemic?

• Digital revolution

• Compressed transformation

• Business evolution

• Technological leap

How does Accenture's status as a publicly traded company benefit its operations?

• It limits competition

• It reduces operational costs

• It provides market discipline and attracts talent

• It allows for more flexible decision-making

What is one reason some consulting firms prefer to remain privately owned?

• To increase stock value

• To attract more investors

• To have a larger market cap

• To avoid public scrutiny

What is Accenture's market cap as mentioned in the discussion?

• $200 billion

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

• $250 billion