“…Thus, Allen, Eby, Poteet, Lentz, and Lima (2004) suggest that mentoring has three core attributes, namely career advancement, professional commitment, and an ability to accomplish tasks by the protégé. Similarly, Haggard, Dougherty, Turban, and Wilbanks (2011) contend that mentoring has to do with reciprocity, developmental benefits and regular and consistent interaction between the mentor and the mentee. Consequently, Hughes, Ginnet, and Curphy (2012) (confidence, competence, and credibility) as significant attributes of the mentoring process in leadership and subordinate relationship.…”