ORGB 364 FINAL Chapter 14
Organizational Socialization Process
individuals learn the values, expected behaviours, and social knowledge necessary to assume their
roles
process of both learning & adjustment
job applicants develop & test their psychological contract (personal beliefs about terms & conditions
in agreement)
3 Socialization Stages
- pre-employment
- encounter
- role management
To Improve Organizational Socialization Process
- realistic job preview (RJP)
- recognize the value of socialization agents
RJP give applicants information about the job and work context
socialization agents provide information and social support during the process
5 Strategies for Changing & Strengthening Organizational Culture
- founder activities told as organizational stories
- introduce artifacts
- support workforce stability & communication
- attract & select applicants with personal values that fit the company culture
- encourage those misaligned to leave the company (attrition)
4 Strategies for Merging Cultures
- assimilation
- deculturation
- integration
- separation
Organizational Culture Importance
- form self-control
- "social glue" that bonds people together
- helps employees make sense of the workplace
organizations with strong culture perform better
4 Categories of Artifacts
- organizational stories & legends
- rituals & ceremonies
- language
- physical structures & symbols
Organizational Socialization Process
individuals learn the values, expected behaviours, and social knowledge necessary to assume their
roles
process of both learning & adjustment
job applicants develop & test their psychological contract (personal beliefs about terms & conditions
in agreement)
3 Socialization Stages
- pre-employment
- encounter
- role management
To Improve Organizational Socialization Process
- realistic job preview (RJP)
- recognize the value of socialization agents
RJP give applicants information about the job and work context
socialization agents provide information and social support during the process
5 Strategies for Changing & Strengthening Organizational Culture
- founder activities told as organizational stories
- introduce artifacts
- support workforce stability & communication
- attract & select applicants with personal values that fit the company culture
- encourage those misaligned to leave the company (attrition)
4 Strategies for Merging Cultures
- assimilation
- deculturation
- integration
- separation
Organizational Culture Importance
- form self-control
- "social glue" that bonds people together
- helps employees make sense of the workplace
organizations with strong culture perform better
4 Categories of Artifacts
- organizational stories & legends
- rituals & ceremonies
- language
- physical structures & symbols
