EXPLORING MENTORING AS A TOOL FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT OF ACADEMICS IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA

Journal Title: The Journal of International Social Research - Year 2007, Vol 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Mentoring refers to a dyadic relationship between a more experienced member of an organization with a less experienced individual. Mentoring provides support as a mentor acts as a role model. Mentoring is important for organizational development as it implies workplace learning and leadership principles in career advancement. The functions of a mentor are to teach, coach, support and guide a protégé, to progress in his/her career. This article theoretically explores the roles of mentoring in career advancement of academics in private higher education institutions. Keywords: Academic, Career Advancement, Mentoring, and Private Higher Education Institutions

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Prof. Maimunah ISMAIL - Lawrence AROKIASAMY

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Prof. Maimunah ISMAIL - Lawrence AROKIASAMY (2007). EXPLORING MENTORING AS A TOOL FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT OF ACADEMICS IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MALAYSIA . The Journal of International Social Research, 1(1), 135-148. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-118532