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"Research related to consulting" or "PhD research proposal draft development 4.0"

consulting phd Problem Solving Research
Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2024
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The proposed research aims to explore and articulate the similarities and differences between business problem-solving methodologies and scientific (academic) methodologies. This is a valid and potentially insightful re ... (read entire answer)
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PhD research proposal draft development 3.0

business school phd Problem Solving Research
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
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I like your perseverance.  My main issue with your research question is that it is too exploratory and too wide.  ‘Boundaries, overlaps, limitations and opportunities’ are already 4 categories of content that are enormo ... (read entire answer)
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be part of academic research partly related to consulting field

Problem Solving Research
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2024
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Mar 03, 2024
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Hi there, I'm really sorry, but I really don't understand what you're after here. Your Question #1: We can't answer this for you…this is what creating a thesis is about…YOU have to work through this For Question #2: I s ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 04, 2024 on Mar 04, 2024
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Taiwan CCN internship potential candidates

McKinsey Research
Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024
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Hi there,   Note that the CCN team supports the consulting function but is not the consulting function. It supports new knowledge creation by gathering data and information, packaging it, building software, tracking res ... (read entire answer)
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What are the main ways consultants do research?

consulting Research
Most recent answer on Oct 19, 2023
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Hi, The key difference to me is primary vs secondary. To what extent are you creating a new dataset, versus collecting/collating existing data. Primary research Surveys Expert calls Field research Secondary reseach Data ... (read entire answer)
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How much research work does a consultant do?

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Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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Hi there, The short answer that that the consultants do a lot of research, they just do different research. Think about it as a delineation/segmentation of roles across the type of research. When you think about it, spe ... (read entire answer)
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Development and exit opportunities for BCG knowledge analysts

BCG exit options knowledge Research
Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023
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Hi, Sharing my perspective on this: 1. Is there any client facing or its strictly back-office research duties? It is highly weighted towards back-office research duties Sometimes knowledge team is embedded with the clie ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 12, 2023 on Oct 12, 2023
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Question for Research Analyst Interview

Market analysis Research
Question edited on Jun 14, 2019
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Daniel
Daniel gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2019
Hi, regarding your structure, have a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche#Production_and_sales. You get some good ideas about how to structure when looking at the numbers. Generally, car manufacturers' produ ... (read entire answer)
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What should I do? Reserach vs. Consulting

HelpASisterOut Interview MBB McKinsey Research Research
Recent activity on May 19, 2019
The best answer (on May 19, 2019) is from:
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Ian
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gave the best answer on May 19, 2019
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Hi, I think if you're on the fence, it's always important to keep doors open until you've made up your mind (while respecting other's time of course). I don't think we should advise you on which path to take, but we ... (read entire answer)
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A.T Kearny Research Analyst Interview

A.T. Kearney Analyst Interview Research
Recent activity on Apr 21, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2019
Questions are very similar to any other case interviews. You can see many real ATK Research Analyst interview case questions from here: https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/A-T-Kearney-Research-Analyst-Interview-Questio ... (read entire answer)
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What kind of questions i can expect for Transport Research Analyst? Can anyone give a rough picture of this?

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Recent activity on Feb 04, 2019
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Hi! It would help if you provide the name of the company
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on Feb 04, 2019 on Feb 04, 2019
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Switch from McKinsey Research into Consulting

Backoffice MBB McKinsey McKinsey Research Research Research Consulting
Recent activity on Mar 13, 2017
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2017
Hi - I agree with Vlad that it is not that easy and that it takes quite some time, but it's not as rare as you may think. I know dozen cases where it happened - typically: - From Research Analyst to Business Analyst ( ... (read entire answer)
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