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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