Virtual Mentoring

Virtual Mentoring

Author: 
Hernandez, Emilio S.
Place: 
Hershey, PA
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2010
Record type: 
Responsibility: 
Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra Maria, jt. author
Editor: 
Long, Shawn
Journal Title: 
Communication, Relationships and Practices in Virtual Work
Source: 
Communication, Relationships and Practices in Virtual Work
Abstract: 

With the proliferation of information technology and its saturation within homes, classrooms, and organizations, the traditional landscape of mentoring relationships is quickly becoming a faceless phenomenon. Virtual mentoring is rapidly being the more preferred way to initiate mentor and protégé relationships because of constraints that prevent people from meeting face-to-face. It is through this computer-mediated method of interaction where benefits surface that increase computer-mediate dialogue, allow for the free exchange of knowledge and information regardless of an individual’s role within the interaction, and provides women a channel to voice their opinions and ideas free from gender bias. Outside of these benefits; however, limitations do exist that should be closely monitored so that the continued success of virtual mentoring can remain a viable option.

Series: 
Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development

CITATION: Hernandez, Emilio S.. Virtual Mentoring edited by Long, Shawn . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2010. Communication, Relationships and Practices in Virtual Work - Available at: https://library.au.int/virtual-mentoring-0