Which of the Following Is Not True of Mentoring Programs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of mentoring programs, based on the discussion and evidence presented in this chapter?

A) Both naturally occurring and formally structured mentoring experiences can be beneficial to newer employees.
B) Mentoring relationships often transition and "end" when goals are met, the mentee has gained skills and experience, and the mentee is ready to establish a new relationship with the mentor as an equal colleague.
C) The advantage of mentoring as an approach to staff development is that there is a standard definition of the concept that is widely accepted and utilized.
D) Orchestrated mentoring relationships are often less intense and often last for a shorter period of time than naturally occurring mentoring relationships.