Internal consultants: Why do clients use them and for what benefits?

François Grima and Georges Trépo

European Management Journal, 2011, vol. 29, issue 2, 144-154

Abstract: Summary This study explores the dynamic of the client-consultant relationship as perceived by the former. Our research is based on four French case studies. It was possible to examine clients' and consultants' perceptions, as well as those of neutral parties such as senior managers, external consultants and trade unionists. The results challenge the traditional view according to which the consultant finds it difficult to "be a prophet in his own land". Consultants' proximity and commitment to managers are confirmed, and they are unexpectedly credited with a high level of technical expertise. They are aware of state-of-the-art knowledge and external best practices.

Keywords: Internal; consulting; Client-consultant; relationship; Critical; success; factors; Management; consulting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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