It is widely accepted that young women have few opportunities to
receive effective mentoring, because: (1) few females occupy executive
positions; and (2) women cannot identify with males. Results
presented here do not support these assumptions. Effectiveness
appears to be determined by functions performed, not sex or
identification.
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