Compare and contrast a supervisory relationship in two different work settings. Critically analyse and evaluate the factors that contribute to a successful relationship and consider which factors might frustrate the successful supervisory relationship.

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Compare and contrast a supervisory relationship in two different work settings. Critically analyse and evaluate the factors that contribute to a successful relationship and consider which factors might frustrate the successful supervisory relationship.

In this essay an attempt will be made to compare and contrast a supervisory relationship in two different settings and to critically analyse and evaluate the factors that contribute and also frustrate the supervisory relationship.

Why supervision; "It is difficult to survive and to develop our work alone. We often need someone to listen to us, to 'be there' and perhaps to assure us that we are doing a worthwhile job. But we also need someone to help us stand back and look critically at our work within a relationship of trust". ( Twelvetrees A, (2002) page 187). Therefore supervision allows the supervisee or worker to examine their work practice in a non judgmental and comfortable environment as well as being able to think through what is happening for them as a worker and what is needed within their work situation. "It is both a particular kind of work, and a particular kind of working relationship. You cannot have one without the other. The supervisors role