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Which Interpersonal Relationship Would Be Best?
Interpersonal relationships are an essential component of employee development. Not only can you learn from supervisors, but also from peers, subordinates, and many others with whom you might interact in an organization. A network of individuals to interact with provides information, support, and resources to improve one's skills and learning on the job. Two types of interpersonal relationships in organizations are mentors and coaches.
In this exercise, please read the mini-case and answer the questions that follow.
George Lopez is a middle-level manager at Reality Mortgage. The company has identified him as a high-potential employee and would like to offer some sort of assistance to help him reach that potential. It wants to put him on a special project where he can be provided guidance and where certain skills and behaviors can be emphasized. Each week, the company would like George to demonstrate a particular leadership skill. For example, in the second week, it expects George to concentrate on networking skills by contacting local community government agencies to develop building contracts and housing plans. The organizational goal in providing someone to work with George is to develop his management skills to a level that will lead to effective performance in a senior management role.
1. What should be the primary focus of the relationship between George and the person who works with him to develop his management skills?
Employee Performance
Organizational Outcomes
Individual Development
2. What should be the role of the individual who works with George?
Employee open to any topic of discussion
Leader with specific projects and activities to complete
Direct manager who serves as coach
3. How should George be matched with a mentor?
Through a formal mentoring program
Self-selected from list of potential employees
Fill out personality inventory
4. What benefits should George’s mentor expect from this type of relationship?
Increased self-esteem, worth to company, and interpersonal abilities
Higher compensation, greater benefits, and more exposure to senior managment
Increased job performance, team building, and a promotion
5. What is the term when a mentor serves as a friend and role model to the protégé?
Career Support
Reverse Mentoring
Psychosocial Support
Coach