OB Chp 8
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What is the primary purpose of socialization in an organization?

  • To provide employees with technical skills
  • To reduce uncertainty and foster role clarity (correct)
  • To establish formal hierarchical structures
  • To create a competitive organizational culture
  • Which stage of socialization involves employees aligning with organizational values?

  • Encounter
  • Role Management (correct)
  • Exit
  • Anticipatory
  • What differentiates orientation from socialization?

  • Orientation is a formal long-term process
  • Socialization is focused on job performance metrics
  • Socialization only happens during the first week
  • Orientation provides a quick introduction to rules (correct)
  • What does a Realistic Job Preview (RJP) aim to achieve?

    <p>To manage employee expectations about the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to dissatisfaction in the context of the psychological contract?

    <p>Breaches of unwritten expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of socialization tactics is considered part of the STAR framework?

    <p>Sequential vs. Disjunctive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a strong organizational culture?

    <p>Charismatic leaders and shared beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an organization diagnose its culture?

    <p>Through the use of symbols, rituals, and stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between culture and climate in an organization?

    <p>Culture consists of shared values, while climate reflects tangible perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of socialization helps to reduce anxiety for new employees?

    <p>Encounter phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the psychological contract?

    <p>Feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of proactive socialization on employee adaptation?

    <p>It reduces uncertainty and fosters adaptation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which socialization tactic involves providing a structured approach to adaptation?

    <p>Collective socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can a strong organizational culture have on employee behavior?

    <p>It may resist change and create culture clashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strategic significance of socialization for organizations?

    <p>It fosters role clarity and enhances satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is a characteristic of a development network in mentoring?

    <p>Multiple sources of support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the psychological contract be strengthened?

    <p>By promoting visibility, explicitness, and irreversibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial mentoring function?

    <p>Role modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the STAR socialization framework, which tactic affirms an employee’s identity?

    <p>Investiture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the uncertainty reduction theory in socialization?

    <p>To reduce anxiety and facilitate faster role adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a liability of a strong organizational culture?

    <p>Resistance to change and culture clashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a serial socialization tactic?

    <p>New hires receive structured mentoring from senior employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the "irreversibility" strategy in commitment-building emphasize?

    <p>Ensuring that employees have no easy way to back out of commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tactics focuses on affirming the unique identity of the employee during onboarding?

    <p>Investiture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the STAR framework, what distinguishes fixed from variable socialization tactics?

    <p>Fixed tactics emphasize structured timelines for progression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of mentoring is related to building confidence and trust in a mentee?

    <p>Psychosocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organizational Culture and Socialization

    • Culture encompasses shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization.
    • Subculture represents smaller cultural groups within the organization.
    • Climate reflects employees' tangible perceptions of organizational functioning.
    • Culture is diagnosed via symbols (like logos), rituals (like ceremonies), and stories that portray organizational values.

    Socialization Process

    • Socialization is the process employees learn organizational norms, roles, and values.
    • It has three stages: anticipatory (pre-arrival), encounter, and role management.
    • Anticipatory stage involves pre-employment expectations.
    • Encounter stage involves initial orientation and role clarification, reducing anxiety, and clarifying job roles.
    • Role management involves aligning with organizational values and becoming insiders.

    Strategic Importance of Socialization

    • Socialization reduces uncertainty, clarifies roles, and boosts performance, satisfaction, and retention.
    • Orientation is a formal, short-term introduction to rules and policies; socialization is a long-term, informal adaptation process.

    Realistic Job Previews (RJPs)

    • RJPs manage employee expectations by showcasing both positive and negative job aspects.
    • This reduces turnover and encourages self-selection.

    Psychological Contract

    • A psychological contract is an unwritten agreement between employees and employers.
    • Breaches in this contract (unmet promises) lead to dissatisfaction and turnover.
    • Commitment is developed through visibility, explicitness, irreversibility, and personal volition.

    Mentoring and Networks

    • Mentoring offers career coaching and psychosocial support.
    • Developmental networks provide guidance from various sources.

    Socialization Tactics (STAR)

    • Socialization tactics include collective vs. individual, formal vs. informal, sequential vs. random, fixed vs. variable, serial vs. disjunctive, and investiture vs. divestiture.
    • Institutionalized tactics are more structured.
    • Proactive socialization involves employees actively seeking feedback, networking, and building relationships to adapt.

    Strong Organizational Culture

    • A strong culture features intense shared beliefs, rituals, and charismatic leaders.
    • Benefits include coordination and financial success.
    • Drawbacks include resistance to change and culture clash.

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    Explore the key concepts of organizational culture and the socialization process that employees undergo. Understand the significance of shared values, subcultures, and the stages of socialization, including anticipatory, encounter, and role management. This quiz highlights the strategic importance of socialization for employee performance and retention.

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