MENTORING RESEARCH: A REVIEW AND DYNAMIC PROCESS MODEL

Connie R. Wanberg, Elizabeth T. Welsh, Sarah A. Hezlett

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Abstract

Organizations have become increasingly interested in developing their human resources. One tool that has been explored in this quest is mentoring. This has led to a surge in mentoring research and an increase in the number of formal mentoring programs implemented in organizations. This review provides a survey of the empirical work on mentoring that is organized around the major questions that have been investigated. Then a conceptual model, focused on formal mentoring relationships, is developed to help understand the mentoring process. The model draws upon research from a diverse body of literature, including interpersonal relationships, career success, training and development, and informal mentoring. Finally, a discussion of critical next steps for research in the mentoring domain is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationResearch in Personnel and Human Resources Management
PublisherJAI Press
Pages39-124
Number of pages86
ISBN (Print)0762309598, 9780762309597
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

Publication series

NameResearch in Personnel and Human Resources Management
Volume22
ISSN (Print)0742-7301

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