Practical Management Science
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ABC Consulting has a formal mentoring program in which senior-level managers are paired with less-experienced employees. Which of the following employees most likely needs a mentor?
A) Raj, who is uncertain how to navigate office politics
B) Jason, who does not perform tasks as quickly as required
C) Michele, who is experiencing personal problems at home
D) Justin, who is striving to become a partner within the next two years
E) Haley, who is working and attending graduate school simultaneously
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