Abstract
The goal of this theoretical paper is to examine the role of social skill in the mentoring process from a career perspective. Drawing on empirical and theoretical evidence, we build on Kram's suggestions to understand the role of social skill in various stages of mentoring relationships. We then examine how both the mentors and protégés' social skill influences the overall mentoring effectiveness especially on dysfunctional mentoring relationships. Our paper provides both theoretical and practical implications for researchers interested in social skill and for firms with mentoring programs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 61-72 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
User-Defined Keywords
- Social skill
- mentoring
- career success
- social exchange theory
- dyadic relationships
- dysfunctional mentoring relationships
