Consulting related research (draft PhD research proposal 4.0)

Question

Hiya!

Once again, thank you to everyone who responds to my posts - Cristian, Pedro, Alberto, Ian, Florian, Nikita - its important me, and I continue to move forward with the PhD application process.

I want to boast about how I managed.

THE TITLE: A theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM)

THE RESEARCH QUESTION: Which PSM is most effective in solving a particular business problem (BP)?

What is the BP?
To define the list of BPs (max 3-4)
Types of BPs
What classification (methodology used?)
What is PSM?
To define the list of PSMs (max 3-4)
Types of PSMs
What classification (methodology used?)
Tailor each BP to the most efficicent PSM (matrix?)
Explain why
Conclusion: matrix result?

How do you like it?
As for me - I have dome a great progress (bellow are links to my previous thoughts*).

Thanks again, and all the best to everyone.

I am keep going with the preparation to a PhD appication.

*previous thoughts:
3.0 What academic research related to consulting can be most interesting to you? | PrepLounge.com
2.0 be part of academic research partly related to consulting field | PrepLounge.com
1.0 What academic research related to consulting can be most interesting to you? | PrepLounge.com

Answer 1

The proposed theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM) is well-structured and comprehensive. It addresses key components such as defining business problems (BP), types of BPs, understanding PSMs, and tailoring each BP to the most efficient PSM. The inclusion of a matrix to match BPs with PSMs enhances clarity and practical application. The conclusion suggests a systematic approach to decision-making for optimal outcomes. Overall, it provides a solid framework for research in this area.

Answer 2

That's more like it! Good job. Now it sounds complicated and obscure (haha) enough for a research thesis.

Joke aside, really good job with the progress. I would recommend you further refine it with some senior academics and then get going.

Best of luck!
Cristian

Answer 3

I think at this point it is more about thinking which business problems you want to compare / how to narrow down to an adequate set of business problems where both approaches could be applied.