Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss about the mentoring concept and its effect in business organizations through an extensive review of literature. Firstly, the concept of mentoring is scrutinized from the view point of personal trait, roles, and behavioral dimensions. Secondly, the difference between the mentoring concept and other similar concepts, particularly leadership and social support, is discussed. Thirdly, the effects of mentoring at individual and organizational levels are described based on the findings yielded from the precedent research.
The author proposes the definition of mentoring concept in the business organization, which can be described contingent upon fulfilling five conditions. The significance of mentoring studies in work organizations is also discussed from the view-point of human resource development practices.
