Buss 421:Business Consultancy Question Paper
Buss 421:Business Consultancy
Course: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 421
UNIT TITLE : BUSINESS CONSULTANCY
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Linnex Co. Ltd. Has been in the business for the last twenty years. During this period, the company enjoyed monopoly in the manufacture of electronic products. In the recent years, the industry has attracted so many competitors and the local market has become saturated. The company is considering exploring business opportunities abroad. The top management of the company decided to engage the services of international business management consultant to help the company implement the decision to go abroad.
Explain the qualities which the company may consider for a consultant to qualify.
(10 Marks)
Explain how the consultant client relationship may contribute to the success of this assignment, base your views on their roles.
(10 Marks)
Explain the content of the entry document which may be required by the client to be submitted by the consultant.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the possible reasons why consulting assignment may fail and suggest the remedies to overcome them. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Explain the benefits of using external consultants.
(10 Marks)
Discuss the ethical principles required in consulting.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Discuss the role which may be played by a consultant in the change management process. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the action planning process in consulting.
(10 Marks)
Explain the benefits of evaluating the consulting assignment.
(10 Marks)
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