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The Market for Management Consulting in Britain: An Analysis of Supply and DemandManagement Decision, 30
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0140-9174
- DOI
- 10.1108/eb028393
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Management consulting has been defined as an organised effort by specially trained and experienced persons to help management solve problems and improve operations, through the application of objective judgement based on specialised knowledge and skill and systematic analysis of fact. It usually involves three types of service the appraisal of existing conditions the provision of technical knowhow and support and assistance with projects by supplying extra talent Hunt, 1977. The UK based Institute of Management Consultants adds that a consultant is both independent and qualified and provides a professional service.
Journal
Management Research News – Emerald Publishing
Published: Oct 1, 1994