Assessment of Relationship between Young Researchers and Mentors and Implications for Knowledge Transfer

Ana Arzensek and Katarina Kosmrlj
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Ana Arzensek: University of Primorska, Slovenia
Katarina Kosmrlj: University of Primorska, Slovenia

Management, 2017, vol. 12, issue 3, 273-292

Abstract: Key factors in relationships among Slovenian postgraduate students with a Young researcher status and their mentors are addressed. It was assumed that relationship determines assessment of the usefulness of the training and of knowledge transfer by Young researchers. The problem was explored quantitatively with a survey and qualitatively with focus groups method. Results show that Young researchers are on average satisfied with their mentors and were given good guidance both in contents and methodology. Differences can be observed regarding inclusion in research projects, where mentors of Young researchers in economy scored lower. With factor analysis it was shown that factor ‘mentorship’ is significantly correlated with the assessment of the programme. Analysis of focus groups indicated diverse experiences in mentoring both groups reported about. It was concluded that mentors who encourage the transfer of knowledge are exceptional in their ability to communicate and are teamwork-oriented; they foster active involvement of the candidate in the research group.

Keywords: higher education; knowledge transfer; mentors; relationship; young researchers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.26493/1854-4231.12.273-292

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