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ACCA · Question 43 · Business & Technology
Section A
True or False: In a workplace context, a 'Mentor' must always be the employee's direct line manager.
Section A
True or False: In a workplace context, a 'Mentor' must always be the employee's direct line manager.
Answer options:
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Only in small companies
D.
Only during the probationary period
How to approach this question
Consider the purpose of a mentor: to give safe, objective career advice. This is hard if they are also the person evaluating your performance for a raise.
Full Answer
B.False✓ Correct
A mentor is usually a senior, experienced person who provides guidance and support to a junior employee (mentee). Best practice dictates that the mentor should NOT be the mentee's direct line manager to avoid conflicts of interest and encourage open communication.
Common mistakes
Confusing mentoring with coaching or standard managerial supervision.
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