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Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in businessSection ASyllabus EPersonal EffectivenessDevelopment
ACCA · Question 44 · Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in business
Which process involves a senior, experienced employee providing long-term career guidance and support to a junior employee, often outside the direct line management structure?
Which process involves a senior, experienced employee providing long-term career guidance and support to a junior employee, often outside the direct line management structure?
Answer options:
A.
Coaching
B.
Mentoring
C.
Counseling
D.
Appraising
How to approach this question
Distinguish between short-term task training (coaching) and long-term career guidance (mentoring).
Full Answer
B.Mentoring✓ Correct
Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. It is usually long-term and holistic. Coaching is more specific, short-term, and task-oriented.
Common mistakes
Confusing mentoring with coaching.
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