What Effect Does Post-Decisional Justification (Discussed in Chapter 7)have on Organisational

question 10

Multiple Choice

What effect does post-decisional justification (discussed in Chapter 7) have on organisational socialisation?

• A) It increases the reality shock that people experience during the encounter stage of socialisation
• B) It helps people to quickly shift from 'newcomers' to 'insiders' during the encounter stage
• C) It causes employees to select an organisation or department that will require the least adjustment
• D) It helps newcomers to resolve conflicts with their co-workers

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Definitions:

Greenmail

To avoid an unfriendly acquisition, a firm may buy shares owned by a potential acquirer at a price above the market price of the stock. The above-market payment is greenmail.

Horizontal Merger

A business consolidation that occurs between firms operating in the same industry, often aiming to increase market share.

Conglomerate Merger

A union between firms that are involved in totally unrelated business activities.

Vertical Merger

A merger between companies in the same industry but at different stages of the production process, aiming at creating efficiencies or reducing costs.