The First Day on His New Job, John's Experienced Workmates

question 53

Multiple Choice

The first day on his new job, John's experienced workmates sent him to the equipment shed to ask the attendant for a ridiculously named, nonexistent tool.John came back very embarrassed, much to their amusement.This is NOT an example of

• A)debasement.
• B)a realistic job preview.
• C)hazing.
• D)socialization.
• E)a divestiture tactic.

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