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Dynamics of mentoring relationships in India: A qualitative, exploratory study

✍ Scribed by Aarti Ramaswami; George F. Dreher

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2010
Tongue
English
Weight
328 KB
Volume
49
Category
Article
ISSN
0090-4848

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Abstract

To supplement the extant mentoring literature that has taken a predominantly Western/U.S. perspective, the present study examined the nature of mentoring relationships in a highly power‐distant and collectivistic culture such as India. Twenty‐nine Indian masters of business administration (MBA) students participated in a qualitative study (using in‐depth interviews) regarding Indian conceptualizations of mentors, the dynamics of mentoring relationships, their mentoring experiences in India, and the practice of mentoring as a career management tool. Content analysis revealed that while some aspects of mentoring seem culturally invariant, other aspects might be influenced by careers and socio‐cultural contexts. The findings are discussed from relational and cultural perspectives with theoretical and practical implications for cross‐cultural management and human resource practice. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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