Diversified mentoring relationships in organizations: a power perspective

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A power perspective is used to examine the linkage between diversity and mentorship in work organizations. Sociological perspectives on power and minority group relations are used to develop and operationalize the construct of diversified mentoring relationships in organizations. The article examines behavioral and perceptual processes underlying diversified mentoring relationships and explores the relationship between diversified mentoring relationships and other work relationships. The consequences associated with diversified and homogeneous relationships are examined using a dyadic approach. The article closes by offering research propositions and discussing several implications. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Minorities, Workplace multiculturalism, Workplace diversity, Power (Social sciences), Political power

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Alliance management: a view from the past and a look to the future

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The literature on strategic alliances has focused mainly on issues related to alliance formation and the reasons why firms form these partnerships. yet the large number of failures would suggest that there exists a gap between an understanding of alliance formation and the practice of alliance management. The purpose of this paper is to narrow that gap. We begin with a review of the extant state-of-knowledge and then discuss areas in which further insight can be gained. More specifically, the remainder of the paper focuses on issues related to managing alliances over time and the role of the alliance manager, a linch-pin in the alliance management process. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Management, Strategic alliances (Business)

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Mentoring alternatives: the role of peer relationships in career development

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It is shown through biographical interviews with 25 relationship pairs that relationships with peers provide significant alternatives to those with traditionally defined mentors. Types of peer relationships are identified, different enhancing functions provided by these relationships are highlighted, and the unique way in which the relationships are able to support psychosocial and career development at every stage of a career is described. Directions for further research are discussed.

Psychological aspects, Age groups, Social psychology, Occupations, Maturation (Psychology)

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