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The consulting case study: What you need to know

freshminds

Why are Case Studies used? Note that they are not looking for a “right answer”; they are looking for a “right method” Types of case studies. Strategy Consulting : tend to use “strategic” type case studies (more details below). How to answer the case study.

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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

Can the buyer easily finance the acquisition? Mergers are common in the automotive industry and usually motivated by a central reason. It is important to have a good understanding of what’s motivating the purchase of the target and whether the buyer has adequate financial resources. What’s the acquisition rationale?

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Consulting: Blazing your own trail

Tom Spencer

Apart from the rigorous selection process that consulting firms use to assess their potential candidates, securing a job and thriving within the consulting industry is not easy. Viewing the industry from an “expertise” point of view, one could argue that consultants are synonymous with advisors, experts or specialists.

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Avoiding Costly Business Mistakes With Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

Drawing from diverse industry experiences, they offer insights that help businesses navigate potential pitfalls. Informed Decision-Making: Consultants base their recommendations on data, market trends, and industry best practices. The tangible impact of consulting services is reflected in case studies and quantifiable metrics.

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Consulting Case Interviews at Non-Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

As such, I’ve increasingly seen case interviews being used to recruit for corporate strategy roles in all sectors and business operation (“BizOps”) roles at startups. Now, case interviews for non-consulting industries tend to really intimidate candidates. Why are case interviews so similar across industries?

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Case Study: An Office Romance Gone Wrong

Harvard Business

They were at a conference, with industry contacts all around, using their corporate expense accounts. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. He led the finance team. She was its star salesperson.

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An Overview of Business Development Consulting

Tom Spencer

A recent case study involved Shake Shack, a New York based fast food chain, wanting to build the “Shack of the Future”. While breaking into the industry is challenging, aspiring consultants should be careful not oversell their abilities. After prospecting, gaining client-buy in, and closing a deal, the groundwork begins.