Case Study on Acorn System- Analyse the Relationship Between Acorn and the Consultancy Company

Task
Analyze the case study in relation to the challenges that Acorn had to manage based on the advice and actions of the consultants and answer the following questions:

Questions Mark

1. Analyze the relationship between Acorn and the consultancy company
   in relation to:

• At the start of the consultancy process (Entry Stage), what could
  both Acorn and the consultancy company have done differently
  to establish a good consulting relationship?
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Acorn using an
  external consultant. Would Acorn have had a better outcome if
  they had not engaged the consultants?
• Discuss the model of consultant that Acorn expected and why
  they had this expectation e.g. Expert, Doctor-Patient or
  Mechanic
• Analyze and discuss the consultant’s behavior from an ethical perspective.

Link your answers back to the relevant theory

2) How could Acorn have ensured that the positive culture that existed before the change was maintained during the transition period

• Discuss the culture that existed and what is involved in creating
  a positive culture within the organization
• Discuss the issues that negatively impacted the culture and
  what could have been done to reduce the negative impact?
  Analyze and discuss the challenges to both parties when clients
  and consultants are from different cultures
• What should be considered when working with different
  cultures?
• Who should adapt their culture to suit the needs/values of the
  other party? Provide a solid argument for why you believe this.
  Refer to the relevant theory in your answer.
  e.g. Maslow, Herzberg, Theory X & Y, etc