Which of the Following Statements About the Encounter Stage of Socialization

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the encounter stage of socialization is true?

• A)It happens prior to an employee spending even one second on the job.
• B)New employees compare the information they acquired as outsiders during the anticipatory stage with what the organization is really like now that they are insiders.
• C)Newcomers come to learn the content areas of socialization and internalize the norms and expected behaviours of the organization.
• D)It is the adoption of the spoken and unspoken goals and values of the organization.
• E)It is the last stage in the socialization process.

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Definitions:

Traditional Model

A conventional or long-established approach, method, or system.

Human Relations Model

A management approach emphasizing personal development, motivation, and employee satisfaction to improve organizational performance.

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Tall Organizations

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