Task 3(b) An internal consultant is, at first glance, just like an external consultant: a professional that is hired to solve an organisational problem and implement the solutions in order to improve the performance of an organisation. Both types of consultants can work within all possible management and organisational areas from strategic planning to mergers and acquisitions, finance, organisation efficiency, process improvement and technology. Similar to external consultants, their sometimes competing internal colleagues can also function as advisors, change agents, execution facilitators, coaches or trainers. The difference lies in the relationship with the client organisation; internal consultants are on the payroll or limit themselves …show more content…
In comparison with the most expensive (external) consultants in the market – strategy consultants – that claim definitely holds up. According to a study in the US, the cost of internal strategy advisors for a typical project is four to six times lower than the rates of one of the Big-3 strategy consultancy firms (McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company or The Boston Consulting Group). Internal advisors have a better understanding of the organisation they advise – they understand the language and culture of the organisation better. Their deep knowledge of the organisation make internal consultants very valuable, for instance, in the implementation of strategic change trajectories or culture transformations; with managing processes and projects; or integrating initiatives within the organisation. In addition, internal consultants have existing relationships with other employees within the organisation, improving their means and channels of …show more content…
External consultants are seen as independent players, contrary to internal advisors who literally depend on their own organisation. This could possibly lead to a trust issue between advisor and client, which is also essentially the employer. Research has shown that clients have more confidence in external consultants than internal consultants. The function often demands an inquisitive and firm hand, a role that external advisors frequently fulfill, and one more difficult to fill by internal advisors. They possibly hold just as much expertise, but as an employee at an organisation it is conceivably harder for internal consultants to be independent – or to be considered as independent – than for external
Internal- What is Danis capable of? (analyze the strengths and weaknesses) By looking at the company’s strong points and weak points Danis will be able to determine the company’s capabilities. According to Knol, marketing strategies, “All factors that are internal to the organization are known as the ‘internal environment’. They are generally audited by applying the ‘Five Ms’ which are Men, Money, Machinery, Materials and Markets. The internal environment is as important for managing change as the external.” (Knol, marketing strategy p 3)
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Outsourcing is a strategic activity in which some of the internal activities of the organisation are delegated to external firms because of various reasons such as:
The literature review will discuss the pros and cons for both internal and external recruitment. Studies have shown that depending on the organizational structure either of the hiring processes can be very beneficial to an organization.
Identifying ABC Company’s internal and external stakeholders allows the consultant to develop effective persuasive communication for his or her intended audience. The consultant identified several issues with the organization’s power, conflict, and politics as well as ways to manage those issues. The most effective form of communication for the company’s internal and external stakeholders is a face-to-face meeting. Using the pyramid method and push and pull method allows the consultant to present information in an organization manner that allows both parties to share their point of view.
Many companies and organizations want to better their employees by giving them extra training, help with large projects, and resources to learn or to fix situations/issues going on inside of the company. Organizations will hire consultants to help with those situations. Consultants are professionals who provides skilled advice to help solve the problems. There are two types of consultants, external and internal. An external consultant is someone who works for a consultant business/agency, traveling from business to business working with different companies for a certain amount of time. While an internal consultant is someone who is hired and works for that specific company full-time. If a company wants to give
Organizational Change "The effectiveness of organizational change is greatest when a firm’s strategy is consistent with environmental conditions and there is internal consistency." (D A Nadler, 2003:204) The only thing that is constant in this world is change and this is widely acknowledged by many in the world, may it be a corporation or a social forum or a governmental body. What comes in this world has to experience change in the light of environmental elements and pressures and influences, internal or external. The study of organizational behavior gives that environmental factors are the political, legal, economic, demographic, technological, social and societal. While these are the external environmental factors that are and cannot be counted among the controllable factors for an organization, they do in fact influence organizational structure, policies and strategies. In turn, the internal environment of the organization, that is very much controlled by the management of the organization and comprises of the top to bottom managerial levels, the staff, the employees, the board of directors, the owners etc. this internal environment, is to a great extent the result of external environmental factors, the change of which results in the direct impact on the internal environment of the organization. As such in lieu of external environmental factors; change agents with in the organization tend to accept the change in their external factors and tries to bring about a compatible change within the internal environment of the organization. The effectiveness of the change that is being brought about with in the organization as a result of the changing external environmental forces is best when, as described by Nadler, the internal facto...
To fully take advantage, the company needs to better understand its expectations on the subject, its obligations, along with its constraints and desires. It is therefore proper diagnosis of its needs can be acheived by asking the right questions. Many outsourcing operations prove to be a failure (Barthelemy, 2003; Bryce & Useem, 1998; Embleton & Wright, 1998). Many organisations are barely aware of the process that they initiate when they decide to outsource (van Engelen, 2005). Internal HR staff devotes only a fraction of its available time to the management of external relations and the monitoring of providers (Lepak & Snell,
According to Beverly Scott and Kim Barns (n.d.), “Internal consultants’ intimate knowledge of the organization and the business make them valuable business partners. At the same time, it is more difficult for them to seem or even to be as neutral and objective as an external consultant: they seem too familiar or lack a broad worldview” (Scott and Barnes,
The purpose of internal auditing and the professionals who provide internal auditing services according to the definition created by the Institute of Internal Auditors is to provide “an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.” Several guidelines and processes have been created to aid an internal auditor in providing the objective, value adding services they’re supposed to. The International Professional Practice Framework is the compass that provides internal auditors
External influence: Kane and Palmer (1995) explained the external factors affecting HR practices as those factors that are beyond the organization’s control. It is essential to study these external influences in detail as they greatly affect effectiveness of HR practices. These factors cannot be overlooked and thus, a well-developed strategy is required to improve the outcomes of these influences on the HR practices in an organization.
Q2. What is intrapreneurship? How can a business organisation incentivise and benefit from it? In the essay, the author will explain intrapreneurship, how a business can incentivise it, and the benefits of using this concept. The essay will incorporate real examples to support the content given.
The types of projects undertaken by consultant may involve the proffering of specialist technical expertise such as the development of information technology system or generating cultural change within an organisation, help organisations build relationships with outside parties etc. (Wickham and Wickham 2008). They can serve as a change agent, coach, educators or facilitators within an organisation.
Managers are required to conduct an internal analysis in order for the strategic management process to begin. Internal analysis involves in determining the company 's strengths and weaknesses by analyzing its competencies. To have an effective strategies, the organization must exploit and expand on its strengths, as well as reduce or eliminate its weaknesses; thus furthering its competitive advantage, in order to achieve profitability (Hill & Jones, 2014).
A disciplined approach to management eying leading employees, improving the management team and building the business strategy. Instead of treating each problem as a one off. They design systems and structures that make it easier to handle in the future. (Techrepublic, 2015) 2.2. Risk of exposing confidential data: When an organization outsources HR, Payroll and Recruitment services, it involves a risk if exposing confidential company information to a third-party Synchronizing the deliverables: Some of the common problem areas include stretched delivery time frames, sub-standard quality output and inappropriate categorization of responsibilities. At times it is easier to regulate these factors inside an organization rather than with an outsourced partner Hidden costs: Although outsourcing most of the times is cost-effective at times the hidden costs involved in signing a contract while signing a contract across international boundaries may pose a serious threat Lack of customer focus: An outsourced vendor may be catering to the expertise-needs of multiple company at a time. In such situations vendors may lack complete focus on your organization 's tasks. 2.3. 1.Know the