Abstract
M.Comm.
The objective of this research could broadly be stated as an initial investigation
into the field of management consulting — with regard to the ethical standards
and the requirements for professions, as well as the consultant's required skill
set.
More detailed objectives are the following:
To define the requirements necessary to view management consulting as an
ethical profession based on the guidelines set for management and
management consulting as a profession.
To investigate the required skill set needed for the professional ethical
consultant.
To establish, based on the aforementioned two objectives, if management
consulting in South Africa qualifies as an ethical profession.
To investigate the South African body of consultants and the requirements
that will qualify an individual as a certified consultant.