Buss 034:Business Consultancy Question Paper
Buss 034:Business Consultancy
Course:Diploma In Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : BUSS 034
UNIT TITLE : BUSINESS CONSULTANCY/CASE ANALYSIS
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Define "Business Consultancy".
(3 Marks)
A firm has determined that it needs to engage the services of a consultant.
How should the firm go about selecting a suitable consultant.
(5 Marks)
How should the client and the consultant ensure that the consultancy contract, once signed between them, succeeds?
(5 Marks)
Why has management/business consultancy become popular among organizations.
(5 Marks)
Identify and explain any FOUR skills request of a consultant.
(12Marks)
Question Two
Clearly explain the consulting process.
(12 Marks)
How can we ensure that communication during consultancy is effective?
(8 Marks)
Question Three
Identify and explain the areas in which consultancy can be used by organizations.
(10 Marks)
Why are project management skills important in any consultancy assignment?
(10 Marks)
Question Four
The relationship between the client and the consultant may fail. Clearly explain the reasons why this relationship may fail and suggest ways of ensuring that the relationship is harmonious.
(12 Marks)
Distinguish between express of interest (EOI) and Request for interest (RFP) and explain the role of each of these in business consulting.
(8 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the role of (i) consultant and (ii) client in a consultancy setting.
(6 Marks)
A firm has determined that the level of skills it needs to be competitive may not be sufficient given the competitive environment.
What should they do to clearly determine the skills gap?
(3 Marks)
What kind of consultant should they engage to assist them address their business issue at hand.
(3 Marks)
Surprising the recommendation from the consultant includes among other recommendations that need to implement a change programme in the firm.
(4 Marks)
Would these be a possibility of remembrance? Why.
How should the firm act to ensure that the change is not resisted.
(4 Marks)
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