Patty recently began working in an entry$-$level management position. She has already shown great promise, so the company has decided to groom her for an upper$-$level position. Constance, one of the more senior women managers in the company, has agreed to help Patty by introducing her to the right people, and by providing her with the guidance and advice she needs to be successful within the firm. Constance is acting as Patty's

Select one:

a$.$ mentor.

b$.$ assimilation assistant.

c$.$ transfer agent.

d$.$ network captain.