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What academic research related to consulting can be most interesting to you?

Context: Business School PhD student, who is into to management consulting, is looking for your comments and advices. 
 

What research questions group can be most interesting to you? 
a) Structuring research questions
b) Strategic Consulting Services as an Industry
c) Management Studies
d) your option.

Research Field: Strategic Consulting Services

 

Restrictions and Requirements of the research:

  1. Related to strategic consulting services
  2. Academic theoretical research (PhD, not DBA)
  3. Accessible data sources
     

Research questions groups:

  1. Group of theory of the Structuring research questions

Belongs to the domain of research theory and business research methods.

  1. Strategic Consulting Services as an Industry:

Explores the economic and macro-level aspects of the strategic consulting industry.

  1. Categorized under Management Studies:

Related to Management and Leadership, Technology, Globalization, and Sustainability issues.

  1. your option.


    PS: As for me, option a) seems most theoretical and interesting. 
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Florian
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on Feb 27, 2024
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Hi there,

The research question for your Ph.D. should come out of a deep literature review of what is already out there. You need to identify the gaps yourself and then write your research proposal around it.

Any input from this forum is meaningless in that context, unfortunately.

All the best!

Florian

on May 23, 2024
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Ian
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on Feb 27, 2024
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Hi there,

I'm sorry but this isn't really a properly thought out question.

We need more context provided. These options don't really mean anything…

Nikita
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edited on Feb 27, 2024
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Hey,

I suggest you write your thesis about something that is interesting or relevant specifically to you, not others :) That way, you'll make sure you are motivated enough to produce a decent piece of work and finish it in a timely manner.

Good luck!
Nick

 

Pedro
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on Feb 27, 2024
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I don't understand the options provided (very generic topics), and also don't understand what is your objective. Please reformulate the question.

on Feb 29, 2024
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These categories are actually quite broad. 

It's an interesting topic / Q&A post. 

I would suggest you get back with options of several research questions and then we can provide more targeted feedback on them. 

Best,
Cristian

on Jun 27, 2025

Hi there,

Your Ph.D. research question should be based on a thorough literature review to identify existing gaps. This is something you need to determine independently. Unfortunately, suggestions from this forum won't be meaningful in that process.

Best wishes,

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