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Consulting related research (draft PhD research proposal 4.0)

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New answer on Mar 28, 2024
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Anonymous A asked on Mar 28, 2024


Hiya!


Once again, thank you to everyone who responds to my posts - Cristian, Pedro, Alberto, Ian, Florian, Nikita - its important me, and I continue to move forward with the PhD application process.

I want to boast about how I managed.

 

THE TITLE: A theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM)

THE RESEARCH QUESTION: Which PSM is most effective in solving a particular business problem (BP)?

  1. What is the BP? 

    To define the list of BPs (max 3-4) 

    Types of BPs 

    What classification (methodology used?)

  2. What is PSM? 

    To define the list of PSMs (max 3-4) 

    Types of PSMs 

    What classification (methodology used?)

  3. Tailor each BP to the most efficicent PSM (matrix?) 

    Explain why
    Conclusion: matrix result?
     

    How do you like it?
    As for me - I have dome a great progress (bellow are links to my previous thoughts*). 
     

    Thanks again, and all the best to everyone.

    I am keep going with the preparation to a PhD appication. 

     

     



    *previous thoughts:

    3.0  What academic research related to consulting can be most interesting to you? | PrepLounge.com

    2.0 be part of academic research partly related to consulting field | PrepLounge.com

    1.0 What academic research related to consulting can be most interesting to you? | PrepLounge.com

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Ian
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The proposed theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM) is well-structured and comprehensive. It addresses key components such as defining business problems (BP), types of BPs, understanding PSMs, and tailoring each BP to the most efficient PSM. The inclusion of a matrix to match BPs with PSMs enhances clarity and practical application. The conclusion suggests a systematic approach to decision-making for optimal outcomes. Overall, it provides a solid framework for research in this area.

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Cristian
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That's more like it! Good job. Now it sounds complicated and obscure (haha) enough  for a research thesis. 

Joke aside, really good job with the progress. I would recommend you further refine it with some senior academics and then get going.

Best of luck!
Cristian

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Zhan on Mar 29, 2024

Thanks a lot.

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I think at this point it is more about thinking which business problems you want to compare / how to narrow down to an adequate set of business problems where both approaches could be applied.

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