Barriers to Mentoring: The Female Manager's Dilemma
这篇文献综述梳理了女性管理者在建立和维持有效导师关系时面临的人际与组织障碍,分析了导师关系功能、性质和效果上的性别差异,并提出了未来研究和理论发展的建议。
Mentoring relationships may be critical for women seeking advancement in organizations. The infrequency of mentoring relationships for females suggests special concerns and considerations. This literature review draws upon current research to examine the interpersonal and organizational barriers female managers face in developing and maintaining effective mentoring relationships in organizations. An analysis is made of gender differences in the function, nature, and effectiveness of mentoring relationships. Recommendations and guidelines for future research and theory development are proposed. The groundwork for a longitudinal theory of mentoring and career development for women in organizations is presented. Implications for organizations are also discussed.