Ancient Greece, MBAs, the Health Service and Georg: Part 1

Abstract

Highlights the key elements of a mentor scheme which is running to support the NHS students on the part‐time MBA programme at Durham University Business School. Outlines the background and scope of the MBA programme in the context of the Northern Regional Health Authority. Examines the origins of mentoring and shows how the key elements from the ancient Greek tale are used as a model for the mentor system. Goes on to look at many aspects of the system in relation to both the mentee and the mentor. Draws on the writings of Georg Simmel to explain the uniqueness of mentoring and attempts to offer some solutions to the problems involved in the scheme. Forms part of an ongoing research project.

Citation

Garvey, B. (1994), "Ancient Greece, MBAs, the Health Service and Georg: Part 1", Education + Training, Vol. 36 No. 2, pp. 18-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400919410058090