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| Author: | Armstrong, S.J. Allinson, C.W. Hayes, J. |
| Title: | Formal mentoring systems: An examination of the effects of mentor/protege cognitive styles on the mentoring process |
| Journal: | Journal of Management Studies
2002 : DEC, VOL. 39:8, p. 1111-1137 |
| Index terms: | Mentors Management training Cognition Psychology Gender United Kingdom Europe |
| Freeterms: | Impact analysis Professional relationships |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study, involving 53 mentor-protege dyads, examines the effects of the cognitive style of mentors and proteges on the process of formal mentoring. Data were collected from both partners in each dyadic relationship, and findings suggest that in dyads whose mentor is more analytic, congruence between the partners' cognitive styles enhances the quality of their mentoring relationships. Cognitive style was also found to work indirectly through its influence on other variables to enhance mutual liking and psychosocial and career mentoring functions. Gender composition was also found to have a significant impact on the mentoring process. Dyads with female mentors and male proteges were found to be the least favorable combination. |
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