The consulting industry consists of various sectors - management consulting, environmental consulting, human resource consulting, manufacturing operations consulting, supply chain consulting, IT consulting, etc. This guide focuses on one segment of the industry - management consulting.
Guide License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Getting Started
Management consultants advise clients on the best methods to run their business in major practice areas. The industry is fragmented, consisting of a few large companies and many small boutique consultants, most privately-owned. The industry is sometimes referred to as the "professional services industry."
To help you form an effective research strategy, the business librarians have developed the following guide:
- Research TipsTips for searching databases effectively and for realistic research.
Vancouver Research Help
Okanagan Research Help
Kim Buschert
Contact:
On leave for 2024.
Contact M.J. D'Elia for management/business related questions.
Contact Marjorie Mitchell for Psychology related questions.
Contact M.J. D'Elia for management/business related questions.
Contact Marjorie Mitchell for Psychology related questions.
Business Planning
For resources on business planning, including sample business plans for this industry, please see the Entrepreneurship research guide: