The process by

which individuals
learn the values,
expected behaviors
and social
knowledge
necessary to assume
their roles in the
organization.
The individuals
beliefs about the
terms and conditions
of a reciprocal
exchange agreement
between that
person and another
part (typically an
employer)
Pre-employment
Socialization
Encounter
Role Management
Socialization
Outcomes
 Learn about the organization and
the job.
Form employment relationship
expectations.
Test expectations
against perceived
realities

Reality shock- the stress that

results when employees perceive
discrepancies between their pr-
employment expectstiond and on
the job reality.
 Strengthen work relationships
Practice new role behaviors
Resolve work-nonwork conflicts.
 Higher motivation
Higher Loyalty
Higher Satisfaction
Lower stress
Lower turnover
 Realistic job preview- a
method of improving
organizational solicitation
in which job applicants
are given a balance of
positive and negative
information about the job
and work contract.