Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2003

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Industrial Technology Education

First Advisor

Anthony Gilberti

Second Advisor

Jeffrey G. McNabb

Abstract

This study was designed to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of mentoring programs and determine the extent that mentoring programs facilitate employee career development and retention. This study was focused specifically on manufacturing industries of selected standard industrial codes (SIC) in Central Indiana. By identifying the advantages and disadvantages of mentoring programs the researcher was able to recommend that manufacturing industries consider implementing a mentoring program if one is not currently in place. A questionnaire and interviews were used to collect the data for the study. The sample population for the study consisted of 100 randomly selected manufacturing industries throughout Central Indiana.

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