ROLE AMBIGUITY IN THE MALE/FEMALE PROTEGE RELATIONSHIP

1 February 1988

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in Equal Opportunities International

Vol. 7 (2) , 5-8
https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010482

Abstract

Mentorship is a valuable aid in developing professional competence and enhancing career objectives. The article examines male‐mentor/female‐protegee relationships from the angle of ambiguity between cultural mating roles and mentoring roles.

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