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Organizational Socialization
Organizational Socialization
Organizational Socialization
process by which a person learns the values,
norms, and required behaviors which permit
him to participate as a member of the
organization
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A Model of Organizational
Socialization
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Phase 1: Anticipatory Socialization
Occurs before an individual joins an
organization
Involves the information people learn about
different careers, occupations, professions,
and organizations
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Phase 2: Encounter
Employees learn what the organization is
really like and reconcile unmet expectations
Onboarding programs
help employees to integrate, assimilate, and
transition to new jobs by making them familiar
with corporate policies, procedures, and culture
and by clarifying work role expectations and
responsibilities
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Phase 3: Change and Acquisition
Requires employees
to master important
tasks and roles and to
adjust to their work
group’s values and
norms
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Socialization Tactics
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