A research study is proposed to investigate the
perceptions of protege's of their mentoring
experience. Protege's perceptions
of both the quality and the equity of mentoring programs are measured, as are actual outcomes associated with mentoring
experience in relation to both position promotion and compensation. Variations in
perceptions and in actual outcomes associated with the mentoring experience, as dependent variables, are analyzed in relation to protege; gender and protege; racial/ethnic background, as independent variables. Problem statement, literature review, and proposed method are presented in this proposal. Chapter 1 - Introduction Statement of the Problem Research Questions Research Hypotheses Background on the Issue Importance of the Study Scope and Delimitations . Definitions of Terms 2 - Review of Literature Social Conflict and Diversity Affirmative Action and Conflict Theory The "Glass Ceiling" Phenomenon Discussion Mentoring in Organizations Phases of the Mentoring Relationship Functioning of Mentors Quality of Mentoring Programs Relevant Feminist Theory Summary of the Literature Review 3 - Methods Research Design Research Questions and Hypotheses Variables and Operational Definitions Instrumentation Data Collection Population and Sample Data Analysis References Appendix A - Draft Survey Instrument B -Cover Letter for Participating Companies