WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT THAT STRATEGIC CONSULTING AND IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTING BE PERFORMED BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES?
It is a simple question of integrity. The recommending of a systems integrator for implementing an e Business initiative is of major importance to an organization. To mar that recommendation by having the consulting organization that is performing the strategy assessment recommend themselves as the systems integrator is a simple breach of objective and fair-minded business practices. Now that dealings with consulting firms are scrutinized more closely than ever before, it is vital that corporations assure their stockholders that they have not placed their consulting partners in compromising situations. For that reason, the separating of strategic consulting from implementation consulting has become a virtual necessity in this day and age. (NG) has taken a leadership position in elevating ethics above expediency in this crucial matter. IF WE WERE TO CONTRACT WITH NG IN A STRATEGIC CONSULTING ENGAGEMENT, WHAT WOULD PREVENT US FROM ULTIMATELY RECEIVING NOTHING MORE THAN CREDENZA-WARE, A B
