.../methodology/approach A detailed literature review for mentoring and Fiske's social exchange theory propositions, as well as work by Hofstede on power distance, gender, and diversity studies, provide a new approach to mentoring research. Findings The four relational structures (communal sharing, authority...

... Publishing Limited 2012 --> Leadership Power Problems Structures Followers This small‐format and stylishly produced book is one of as series of 300 very short introductions published by Oxford University Press since 1995. The promotional text claims the series is written by experts...

..., as can those that are poor at disseminating information or communicating a vision. Hierarchical structures, high staff turnover and lack of resources are likely to stifle creativity and innovation. Organic structures tend to facilitate a more transformational leadership style, whereas bureaucratic...