Mutt and Jeff both work at the glue factory. Recently, Mutt, who is a more experienced worker, has begun to establish a protégé-mentor relationship with Jeff. As this process has just begun, it is best characterized as being in the ____ phase.

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The given scenario describes the start of a mentor-protégé relationship between Mutt and Jeff. Since this relationship has just begun, it falls under the initiation phase where the mentor is establishing the relationship with the protégé. In the separation phase, the protégé becomes more independent, and in the redefinition phase, the relationship evolves to meet changing needs. The cultivation phase involves the mentor fine-tuning the protégé's skills and knowledge.

Mutt and Jeff Both Work at the Glue Factory