PCC PCC Consulting Frameworks and Methodologies

Question 1

Which consulting framework divides a client organization's capabilities into primary and support activities to identify sources of competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

Porter's Value Chain

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SWOT Analysis

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Balanced Scorecard

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McKinsey 7S Model

Question 2

A consultant conducting a root cause analysis uses the '5 Whys' technique. What is the primary purpose of this method?

Accepted Answer

To drill down iteratively to the underlying cause of a problem

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To rank problems by frequency using a Pareto chart

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To map all stakeholders involved in a process

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To document standard operating procedures

Question 3

In the McKinsey 7S Framework, which of the following is classified as a 'hard' element?

Accepted Answer

Strategy

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Shared Values

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Skills

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Staff

Question 4

A professional consultant uses benchmarking as an analytical tool. What does benchmarking primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Comparing a client's performance metrics against industry leaders or best practices

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Creating a financial model to project future revenue

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Mapping internal workflows to identify bottlenecks

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Interviewing stakeholders about their satisfaction levels

Question 5

Which problem-structuring tool visually organizes potential causes of a problem into categories such as people, process, equipment, and environment?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram

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GANTT Chart

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Force Field Analysis

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Decision Tree

Question 6

When applying the MECE principle in consulting, what does MECE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive

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Methods, Evidence, Conclusions, Execution

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Measurable, Effective, Consistent, Efficient

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Managed, Evaluated, Communicated, Enacted