The specific area mentioned makes the reader know the

The specific area mentioned makes the reader know the particular context and applicability
within which the research will focus. This gives the researcher perspective and narrows the scope

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of study to its relevance in the business world. As such, the researcher notes of the given
diversity that Augustine's principles are applied.
Additionally, the understanding of these principles for mentorship provides the
foundation upon which they are used to ensure proper transition in the business world. This sets
the stage for various developments and improvements in the organizational setup to provide a
good relationship between employees and their mentors. Finally, understanding and applying
these principles articulate a kind of leadership change and development that is deserved of
organizations following what the Bishop wrote.
Chapter Summaries
The first chapter will look at the literature on mentorship, including its historical
relevance. This will include introducing the concept and following through on its development
over the years, including how it depicts itself in various contexts and the resources involved. It
will consider the multiple perceptions on mentorship, focusing on the unique characteristics that
contribute to its distinctiveness related to the business world. Furthermore, it will capture the
various mentoring outcomes, including a summary of the early Christian mentoring. The second
section of the chapter will focus on the methodology and the approach to ensure that the research
questions are answered as required, and the research objectives are achieved. This will provide a
conclusive capturing of the introduction from a wholesome view to ensure that readers
understand the context and essence of mentorship from a Christian and business view. This will
also enhance the understanding of the nature of mentorship.
Chapter two will then address mentoring before Augustine, Augustine's mentors, and the
specific lessons he advances. This will capture the different mentorship forms for the other
mentors before Augustine and their mentorship principles. The researcher will then evaluate the

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prominent conditions of mentorship and regulations. Looking at his mentors will involve
assessing their impact on his mentorship life and how they played in ensuring that his principles
and mentorship were aligned adequately as required. These will provide a proper foundation to
the discussion on the particular lessons advanced by Augustine that are to be applied in the
subsequent chapters. This will include an introduction of the specific principles and the nature
and significance of their application. The lessons will encompass the given forms of mentoring
that he advances and his views on leadership and their relationship to these duties and
arrangements.