--- product_id: 57834459 title: "Rip-off!: The Scandalous Inside Story of the Management Consulting Money Machine" brand: "david craig" price: "VT6105" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57834459-rip-off-the-scandalous-inside-story-of-the-management-consulting store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Rip-off!: The Scandalous Inside Story of the Management Consulting Money Machine **Brand:** david craig **Price:** VT6105 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rip-off!: The Scandalous Inside Story of the Management Consulting Money Machine by david craig - **How much does it cost?** VT6105 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57834459-rip-off-the-scandalous-inside-story-of-the-management-consulting) ## Best For - david craig enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david craig brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Rip-off!: The Scandalous Inside Story of the Management Consulting Money Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519HYJ1PFCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars One man's account of several bad days at work *by C***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2006* I’d say this is more a corporate autobiography than an industry exposé. It does lift the lid on some of the more dubious practices of management consultants, but only by documenting Craig’s career from consultancy bottom feeders through to Big Four prestige assignments.He never reveals the names of his employers, or his clients, but with a little detective work it’s usually easy to figure out. Believing his ex-colleagues would all be reading his book, I found myself being annoyed by his need to periodically state “and if you’re thinking of suing me, I have the recordings/memos/files to prove it”. Like another reviewer, I also found his habit of inserting a single dash into a swear word to ‘clean it up’ offputting. I think the audience for this book is grown up enough to handle some bad language.There are some shocking stories here, but then anyone could write some stuff about the company they work for – just read Scott Adams’ Dilbert Newsletter. It’s only because Craig has worked for some dodgy employers in a ‘smoke and mirrors’ industry, with a wide variety of clients, that he’s got enough material to fill a book.It’s an interesting read purely for curiosity value, not for uncovering the inner workings of the more respected consultancies (and he was never in very senior roles). And don’t expect anything useful on the tools and techniques used by good consultants to improve performance.Now a book from a Partner…..that would make for a good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but ... *by M***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2012* First of all I did read this book right to the end which is a good sign. However, I was left feeling that something was missing or not quite right ... a bit of a so what?. There were some interesting and detailed accounts of how the industry operated during the boom and bust period of the 80s and 90s and this included the authors own experiences of the many highs and lows.What was missing was the structure and development of the story. In places it felt more like the first draft of a book that had not been through the process of re-drafting and editing. In some places it really felt like it was written by a management consultant.Overall it's worth a read, particularly if you have worked in the industry or been on the receiving end as a customer. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat interesting, but very poorly written *by T***4 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2012* I work in the field of management consulting and always find books on the subject to be of interest (regardless of the view they give of the profession). I found some of the information in this book both recognisable and interesting, but as others have commented the grammar and style of writing is so brutal it's hard to make it through the book. In fact I struggle to believe that a management consultant who has worked for some of the top firms could write this poorly. I agree with a lot of what the author has to say in terms of tricks of the trade etc but on the other hand there wasn't really anything new that people wouldn't suspect already. Worth reading if this is a topic of interest, but not great. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57834459-rip-off-the-scandalous-inside-story-of-the-management-consulting](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57834459-rip-off-the-scandalous-inside-story-of-the-management-consulting) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*