Sherry Wants to Go and Work for an Organization That

question 25

Essay

Sherry wants to go and work for an organization that she has known about her whole life.Her father worked there,and after she graduates from college,she expects to work there,too.Sherry's comfort level is high because she feels familiar with the organization and its goals.When Sherry is finally hired by the company,she begins to learn about the organization and its expectations of her-the good,the bad,and the ugly.People in the office that attempt to help her "get to know" the company and its expectations play an important role to her along the way.Sherry is looking forward to contributing to the organization in a substantive way.
Explain the process of organizational socialization,including the different phases that Sherry is going through.Why is this topic important for managers?

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