Binding: Paperback
Description: This new edition gathers more than 22 experts to outline the theory behind consulting providing insight into change processes and management issues in the field. The business of consulting has grown faster than most other businesses due not only to increased demand by clients but also to the innovative capabilities of numerous consulting firms as they develop new services. Divided into six parts the book introduces readers to the consulting industry addressing the major practice areas contexts and implementations of the field. Significant updates detail the effect of the economic troubles between 2004 and 2010 and then 2010 and now; analyze the market response to consulting in recent years; and provide a more thorough understanding of how consulting is applied in the different areas of a business such as operations marketing and finance. Introductions written by the editors offer further insight into the themes and learning goals of each section helping readers to recognize the elements of a successful consultation and utilize their new skill set. The text concludes with a look at the future of consulting with regards to ethics standards and how strong manager - client relationships contribute to financial growth. Readers will also learn how the developing field of entrepreneurship creates new economic structures and job opportunities. Practitioners consultants clients faculty and students of business and management will learn not only how to consult but also gain the skills needed to adapt to and lead organizational change giving them a competitive edge when they enter the field.
Title: Management Consulting Today And Tomorrow Perspectives And Advice From Leading Experts
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138124288
Pages: 452 Pages, 15 Tables, Black And White; 32 Line Drawings, Black And White; 32 Illustrations, Black An
Publication Date: 10/1/2017
Category: Consultancy & Grants For Businesses