What Is "Uncertainty Absorption"? What Is Its Relevance to the Use

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Essay

What is "uncertainty absorption"? What is its relevance to the use and misuse of information in the organization?

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of learning and preparing for future roles and social expectations before one actually occupies the role.

Social Position

A person's place or status within a social hierarchy, which can be determined by factors such as occupation, income, education, and social network.

Recognized

Acknowledged or identified by a particular standard or authority.

Thomas Theorem

A theory stating that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences.