When Tyree Elliott was hired as a public relations advisor to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, he welcomed the help he received from Rae Rogers, a senior manager. Rogers was able to show Elliott the places where trouble was likely to occur, the likes and dislikes of the CEO, and how to do the best job possible. Which of the following statements describes what was going on in this situation?

a. Elliott was given no training at all.
b. Elliott was assuming the role of an apprentice.
c. Rogers was using off-the-job training techniques.
d. Rogers was assuming the role of a mentor.