Which of the following is a characteristic of a successful formal mentoring program?
A) mentor and protégé participation is mandatory
B) managers are rewarded for employee development
C) mentors are chosen on a random basis
D) mentors become therapists for their protégés
E) mentor-protégé relationships are artificially created

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Managers who are rewarded for employee development are more likely to actively participate and invest in the success of their mentees, leading to a more successful mentoring program overall. Mandatory participation (A) can lead to resentment and a lack of genuine investment from mentors and protégés. Randomly chosen mentors (C) may not have the necessary skills or experience to effectively mentor. Mentors should not act as therapists (D) as it is outside the scope of a mentoring relationship. Artificially created mentor-protégé relationships (E) may lack authenticity and genuine investment.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Successful