Developmental approach

So far, this book has explored the foundations of mentoring. This has included an exploration of its definition and history, its advantages and disadvantages, and the distinction between mentoring and other developmental approaches. In Chapter 3 we also took a close-up look at a variety of mentoring schemes. We identified their differing objectives, the characteristics of their mentors, and the benefits associated with each scheme for mentees and organization. 

National cultural differences. A variety of research studies have highlighted differences between countries in the extent to which they accept and benefit from mentoring as a developmental approach. Table 5.3 and the following comments will explain this statement in more detail (Laurent, 1981, 1983 Hofstede, 1991 Trompenaars, 1993, 1994). 

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