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ACCA · Question 42 · Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in business
Which of the following best describes 'Mentoring' as opposed to 'Coaching'?
Which of the following best describes 'Mentoring' as opposed to 'Coaching'?
Answer options:
A.
It is usually a short-term relationship focused on a specific task or skill.
B.
It is usually a long-term relationship focused on overall career development.
C.
It is always conducted by the employee's direct line manager.
How to approach this question
Contrast the two: Coaching is short-term/skill-based; Mentoring is long-term/career-based.
Full Answer
B.It is usually a long-term relationship focused on overall career development.✓ Correct
Coaching is typically short-term, task-oriented, and performance-driven. Mentoring is a longer-term relationship focused on the individual's overall career growth, personal development, and navigating the organization.
Common mistakes
Treating coaching and mentoring as exact synonyms.
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