Abstract Business consulting represents one of the most important activities in service economy, yet its contractual arrangements have rarely been analysed. Various scandals linked to professional recent times, such as accounting scandal surrounding German DAX-company, Wirecard, or ‘Luanda Leaks’, give reason for a closer look at this activity, well corresponding agreements. Additionally, regul...

different world views and philosophies in defining development problems and their solutions derive currently from different disciplines. they refer in many respects to the principle of cause-effect as a fundamental relationship between phenomena. the history of differing values and attitudes presented in management and design indicates the importance of this relationship. this sort of knowledge...