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Consulting 101: Operations, Hierarchies, and Types of Firms

Tom Spencer

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Clients may need help with market research, competitor analysis, growth strategies, supply chain optimization, product development, or a range of other issues. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Research: Why Employees Accept Lower Pay at Mission-Oriented Companies

Harvard Business

Recent research suggests that this may come with a potential financial drawback for workers, as it can inhibit them from negotiating for higher pay. In reality, research has shown that extrinsic and intrinsic motivations operate jointly to predict high performance.

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?Our Best Practices Research – Invaluable Insights for Success

Women in Consulting

One of the most amazing benefits Women In Consulting offers is the annual Best Practices Research Report. I used the Best Practices Research Report way back when (10+ years ago) to increase my fees, restructure my payment schedules, delegate more effectively to subcontractors and assistants, and build a presence online.

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Research: Why So Many Packages Don’t Get Delivered

Harvard Business

The author shares findings from original research based on transaction and delivery data from an e-commerce retailer in a Latin American megacity and a delivery company in Singapore. Failed deliveries cost companies billions of dollars each year, while impacting customer satisfaction and damaging retailers’ reputations.

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Researching the company before an interview

Tom Spencer

However, they often forget to research the company itself. How to research the company. Research the competition and the industry. If you are lost as to where to start, research geography, client segments, products, and distribution channels. Visit the company website. Start by visiting the company website. Conclusion.

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Research: Should Suppliers Cooperate with Companies Entering Bankruptcy?

Harvard Business

New research cautions against such shift in attention. After a company petitions for bankruptcy, its attention often shifts toward debt providers (e.g., banks) and away from suppliers — unsecured creditors who are not viewed as a primary provider of corporate debt.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH. Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH KEY STATS.