Reconceptualizing mentoring at work: A developmental network perspective

• 成果类型: Review
• 署名作者: Higgins, MC; Kram, KE
• 署名单位: Harvard University; Boston University
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.5465/AMR.2001.4378023
• 发表日期: 2001
• 页码: 264-288
• 关键词: relational demography; structural-analysis; FEEDBACK SEEKING; TOP MANAGEMENT; ORGANIZATIONS; GENDER; women; performance; COMMITMENT; attitudes

摘要

We introduce social networks theory and methods as a way of understanding mentoring in the current career context. We first introduce a typology of developmental networks using core concepts from social networks theory-network diversity and tie strength-to view mentoring as ct multiple relationship phenomenon. We then propose a framework illustrating factors that shape developmental network structures and offer propositions focusing on the developmental consequences for individuals having different types of developmental networks in their careers. We conclude with strategies both for testing our propositions and for researching multiple developmental relationships further.