Plunkett's consulting industry almanac. 2011
By: editor and publisher, Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Houston, Tex
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
ISBN-13: 9781608798995; 9781593922009; 9781283110334
Subjects: Directories; Statistics; Consulting firms
Description: This carefully-researched book covers exciting trends in consulting, in such fields as marketing consulting, information technology, management consulting, logistics, supply chain, change management, health care and employee benefits consulting, human resources consulting and more. The book includes complete details on the prestigious management consulting sector, plus our analysis of the information technology consulting business, the needs of IT managers and the fact that manufacturing firms are moving into consulting in a big way. This reference tool includes statistical tables and thorough market discussions, as well as our highly respected trends analysis. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. The corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of over 250 leading companies in all facets of consulting, both public and private, U.S. and international. Here you'll find complete profiles of companies that are making news today--the largest, most successful corporations in the consulting business. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Notes: Includes indexes.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; title: Contents; title: Glossary; title: Introduction; title: How To Use This Book; title: Chapter 1; title: Introduction to the Consulting Industry; title: Consulting Firms Accept Assignments With Contingency Fees; title: Accounting Firms Refocus/Clients Need Assistance With Regulatory Matters; title: Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing With Pure Consultancies; title: Major Corporations and Organizations Develop Internal Consultants to Cut Costs; title: Corporate Clients Want Solid Returns on It Investments; title: Federal Government Consulting Will Be Curtailed As Part of Budget Austerity; title: Consultancies Move Towards Globalization; title: Offshoring to India Drives Changes in Global Consulting; title: Bpo and Kpo: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Are Offshored to a Growing Extent; title: New Mbas Desire Consulting Jobs; title: Chapter 2; title: Consulting Industry Overview; title: Consulting Industry Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2005-2010; title: Management Consulting Services Revenue, U.S.: 2006-2009; title: Environmental Consulting Services Revenue, U.S.: 2006-2009; title: Consulting Industry Employment, U.S.: 2004-2010; title: Chapter 3; title: Chapter 4; title: Industry List, With Codes; title: Index Of Rankings Within Industry Groups; title: Alphabetical Index; title: Index Of U.S. Headquarters Location By State; title: Index Of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location By Country; title: Index By Regions Of The U.S. Where The Firms Have Locations; title: Index Of Firms With International Operations; title: Individual Profiles On Each Of The Consulting 250; title: Additional Indexes; title: Index Of Firms Noted As Hot Spots For Advancement For Women & Minorities; title: Index Of Subsidiaries, Brand Names And Affiliations.