The Effect of Group Mentoring on Career Outcomes
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- 1 March 1996
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Group & Organization Management
- Vol. 21 (1) , 5-21
Abstract
The importance of mentoring as a component of career development has been well supported empirically. Yet mentors may not be a viable option for individuals who would like to progress on a management track but have limited opportunities to do so. This study proposed that professional associations may function as a source of mentoring for its members. The influence of affiliation with a professional organization on career outcomes was tested. Four components of group mentoring were identified through factor analysis: psychosocial support, inclusion, networking, and role modeling. Inclusion predicted higher job attainment, whereas role modeling made a significant contribution to salary. This study has practical implications for management development.Keywords
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