Which of the Following Statements About the Encounter Stage of Socialization

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the encounter stage of socialization is true?

• A)It happens prior to an employee spending even one second on the job.
• B)New employees compare the information they acquired as outsiders during the first stage with what the organization is really like now that they are insiders.
• C)Newcomers come to learn the content areas of socialization and internalize the norms and expected behaviors of the organization.
• D)It is the adoption of the spoken and unspoken goals and values of the organization.
• E)It is the last stage in the socialization process.

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Definitions:

Developing A Reputation

Building a perception or belief about someone's character or abilities, based on their actions and achievements.

Revealing Confidences

The act of disclosing private or sensitive information that was entrusted to someone.

Johari Window

A model that is used to improve understanding between individuals within a group based on self-disclosure and feedback.

Practice What Preaches

Demonstrating the behaviors or actions one advises others to do; acting consistently with one's stated beliefs.