Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Sutter, Denise Lynn
Author's Email Address	Denise.Sutter@exch.compass-usa.com
URN	etd-060399-211901
Title	The Mentoring Compass Directing Knowledge Toward the Future
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Human Development
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Boucouvalas, Marcie Committee Member Kimball, Lisa Committee Member Merz, Jacqueline A. Committee Member
Keywords	Development Mentor Career
Date of Defense	1999-05-04
Availability	restricted
Abstract THE MENTORING COMPASS DIRECTING KNOWLEDGE TOWARD THE FUTURE by Denise Lynn Sutter Marcie Boucouvalas, Chair Adult Learning and Human Resource Development ABSTRACT In 1983 Merriam published a critical review of mentoring literature. Since that time a preponderance of mentoring literature has continued to flow. The purpose of this study was to expand on Merriam's article with a critical literature review of mentoring literature published since 1983. Additionally, this study built upon Merriam's work by focusing on the dynamics of the mentoring relationship as it applies to career development in the business community. Merriam's four criticisms were reviewed and revealed only minor changes since 1983. The literature review was augmented with interviews in the business community in order to look at how mentoring is currently practiced in the field. The interviews consisted of both open and closed-ended questions, which were qualitatively analyzed. After conducting the interview phase of this study, it became apparent that mentoring is valued and respected within the business community as a career development and succession planning strategy. However, it is also apparent that further research is needed with a larger population of diverse organizations. Additional evaluation of organizational dynamics mentoring program goals needs to be further examined in order to validate the viability of mentoring as a career development resource. A concluding section highlights areas for future research on mentoring.
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