THE ROLE AND PLACE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Northwestern Institute of Management of RANEPA, St. Petersburg, Russia, Morozova Marina A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia,   St. Petersburg University of Management and Economics Technologies, Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia, Shamakhov Vladimir A. ,   Northwestern Institute of Management of RANEPA, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: December 2023

Goal. To explore the role and impact of consulting services in the context of sustainable business development. Tasks. To study the evolution of consulting services in professional business management. To define the principles and application of consulting services within the framework of sustainable development. Consider ways to implement sustainable strategies through consulting services. To analyze the impact of consulting on the efficiency of the value chain, the environment and economic sustainability. Formulate recommendations and conclusions on the use of consulting services to achieve sustainable business development. Methodology. This research will be based on a systematic analysis of academic literature, scientific articles and reports related to the topic of consulting and sustainable development. Results. An overview of the evolution of consulting services in professional business management. Identification of principles and methods of consulting services application for sustainable business development. Analysis of the impact of consulting on the efficiency of the value chain, the environment and economic sustainability. Development of recommendations on the use of consulting services to achieve sustainable business development. The main results of the study indicate that consulting services focused on sustainable development have the potential not only to increase the productivity and profitability of organizations, but also to bring social benefits and environmental protection. Conclusions. The findings of this study highlight the importance of integrating sustainable development into management consulting and its impact on the business sector. Consulting services based on the principles of sustainability contribute to the development and application of sustainable strategies that improve the efficiency of business processes, preserve the environment, protect health and support economically viable communities. The study confirms that consulting services play a significant role in achieving sustainable development of organizations and society as a whole. They provide organizations with the tools, expertise, and recommendations needed to solve management challenges and achieve sustainable results. Adopting sustainable strategies and integrating the principles of sustainable development into business management allows companies to ensure economic sustainability, improve their reputation, reduce risks and create competitive advantages. In general, this study confirms the importance of taking into account the aspects of sustainable development in management consulting and encourages organizations and consultants to actively apply the principles of sustainability to achieve successful and sustainable business results.