Julie Jahn recently began working in an entry-level management position. She has already shown great promise, so the company has decided to groom her for an upper-level position. Christine Scheid, one of the more senior women managers in the company, has agreed to help Julie by introducing her to the right people, and by providing her with the guidance and advice she needs to be successful within the firm. Christine is acting as Julie's:
A) mentor.
B) assimilation assistant.
C) transfer agent.
D) network captain.

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Christine is acting as Julie's mentor, which refers to a more experienced person who helps guide and develop the career of a less experienced individual. The other options (assimilation assistant, transfer agent, and network captain) do not accurately describe the role that Christine is playing in helping Julie advance within the company.

Julie Jahn Recently Began Working in an Entry-Level Management Position