I am a student at Capella University pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Management. The title of my dissertation is Examining the Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Formal Mentoring Programs.
The purpose of the research is to identify if a relationship exists between organizational culture and effective formal mentoring programs. The implications of this study can be of significant value to organizations as they prepare to implement formal mentoring programs. The findings could also help organizations assess the likelihood that the implementation of a formal mentoring program will be successful and increase the organization’s competitive edge within the current organizational culture.

My sample populations are those who manage formal mentoring programs. I will be using an on-line survey instrument, which takes between 10 – 12 minutes. The link to the survey is, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=968133401035. This research is being conducted using all ethical research standards and procedures. The responses will be held in strict confidence and complete anonymity is guaranteed. If you or any of your clients have any question, they may contact my Committee Chair, Diane Bandow, PhD, at Capella University, Diane.Bandow@Faculty.Capella.edu.

I am hoping you can help me in this research experience, by exposing the website to your clients that have formal mentoring programs. Also, please let your clients know that their answers are of the greatest importance to the success of this study and that I would be more than happy to share my results once I have completed my research. I thank you for your consideration in this matter.