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Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in businessSyllabus EPersonal DevelopmentCoaching and Mentoring
ACCA · Question 44 · Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in business
Section A
Which of the following best describes the difference between mentoring and coaching in a business context?
Section A
Which of the following best describes the difference between mentoring and coaching in a business context?
Answer options:
A.
Coaching is usually short-term and task-focused, while mentoring is long-term and career-focused.
B.
Mentoring is always done by an external consultant, while coaching is done by a direct manager.
C.
Coaching focuses on personal life issues, while mentoring focuses strictly on technical skills.
How to approach this question
Remember: Coach = specific skill/task (like a sports coach teaching a swing). Mentor = long-term career guide (like a wise elder).
Full Answer
A.Coaching is usually short-term and task-focused, while mentoring is long-term and career-focused.✓ Correct
In business, coaching is typically a short-term intervention aimed at improving a specific skill or resolving a specific performance issue. Mentoring is a longer-term relationship where a more experienced colleague guides the overall career development and personal growth of a less experienced employee.
Common mistakes
Using the terms interchangeably, or assuming mentors must be external.
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