In a mentor-protégé relationship, the “mentor” is usually a more senior employee in the company (not necessarily from the same department), who has a considerable degree of expertise, experience, and ability. They can guide, develop, or assist less experienced employees (the “protégés”) in their growth and help them adapt to the organization. The “protégé” refers to the person who receives support and assistance from the supervisor in the supervisor- protégé relationship, usually a less experienced employee in the company.
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