Case Study Student Spiral
Questions
1. How did a conflict between a mentor and a student spiral so dramatically out of control?
The dispute between the student Mr. German and the supervisor Mr Rubin spiraled out of control because of the immature behavior of both as well as due to breakdown of communication between the two. Mr German should have discussed his problems, grievances and doubts with his supervisor Mr Robin, while Mr Robin being the supervisor should have listened to the point of view and problems of Mr German with an open mind and should have councelled his student at regular intervals.
2. What was at stake for the mentor, the student and the institution?
The stakes for the student, mentor and the institution are very high. The student loss the lifetime opportunity of studying at the Harward University, a world class university. He also spoiled his …show more content…
Doubts were raised and investigated regarding the quality of data he was publishing. Harward University which is a world class academic institution also suffered a damage to its reputation due to this conflict between Mr German and Mr Robin. Doubts were raised on the quality of research being conducted at Harward University as well as the quality of its teachers and students. In addition the university had to face litigation.
3. Can elements of the mentor-trainee relationship be reduced to a written agreement that both parties would sign at the beginning of the relationship?
A written agreement between the mentor and student regarding the rules of personal and professional conduct can be drafted by the university and signed by both the student and mentor .however, regular communication between the student and supervisor can iron out the problems, disputes and different issues cropping up from time to time.
4. What are the qualities of a good mentor? A good trainee? Qualities of good trainee are as follows
i. Academically
1. How did a conflict between a mentor and a student spiral so dramatically out of control?
The dispute between the student Mr. German and the supervisor Mr Rubin spiraled out of control because of the immature behavior of both as well as due to breakdown of communication between the two. Mr German should have discussed his problems, grievances and doubts with his supervisor Mr Robin, while Mr Robin being the supervisor should have listened to the point of view and problems of Mr German with an open mind and should have councelled his student at regular intervals.
2. What was at stake for the mentor, the student and the institution?
The stakes for the student, mentor and the institution are very high. The student loss the lifetime opportunity of studying at the Harward University, a world class university. He also spoiled his …show more content…
Doubts were raised and investigated regarding the quality of data he was publishing. Harward University which is a world class academic institution also suffered a damage to its reputation due to this conflict between Mr German and Mr Robin. Doubts were raised on the quality of research being conducted at Harward University as well as the quality of its teachers and students. In addition the university had to face litigation.
3. Can elements of the mentor-trainee relationship be reduced to a written agreement that both parties would sign at the beginning of the relationship?
A written agreement between the mentor and student regarding the rules of personal and professional conduct can be drafted by the university and signed by both the student and mentor .however, regular communication between the student and supervisor can iron out the problems, disputes and different issues cropping up from time to time.
4. What are the qualities of a good mentor? A good trainee? Qualities of good trainee are as follows
i. Academically