"The allegations are more that McKinsey specifically chose a partner that they knew was well connected with the political elite in order to have government busi

"The allegations are more that McKinsey specifically chose a partner that they knew was well connected with the political elite in order to have government business sent their way." On it's face, that's extremely rational and normal behaviour. The less transparent a government is, the more this is a necessity. Basically outside the Western world, and many places within, it's a given. Try getting a snow clearing contract from the Montreal City Hall ... and then find out 'who knows who' ...