The Primary Purpose of New Employee Orientation Is To

question 130

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of new employee orientation is to:

• A)reduce employee lawsuits.
• B)help the new employee feel comfortable in the organization.
• C)reduce turnover and absenteeism.
• D)provide new employees with basic information so that they can perform their jobs satisfactorily.

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