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    PracticeACCAACCA BT — Business & Technology Practice Exam 5Question 42
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in businessSyllabus EPersonal Development

    ACCA · Question 42 · Syllabus E: Personal effectiveness and communication in business

    Which of the following best describes 'Mentoring' as opposed to 'Coaching'?

    Answer options:

    A.

    It is usually a short-term relationship focused on a specific task or skill.

    B.

    It is usually a long-term relationship focused on overall career development.

    C.

    It is always conducted by the employee's direct line manager.

    How to approach this question

    Contrast the two: Coaching is short-term/skill-based; Mentoring is long-term/career-based.

    Full Answer

    B.It is usually a long-term relationship focused on overall career development.✓ Correct
    Coaching is typically short-term, task-oriented, and performance-driven. Mentoring is a longer-term relationship focused on the individual's overall career growth, personal development, and navigating the organization.

    Common mistakes

    Treating coaching and mentoring as exact synonyms.
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