Which One of the Following Statements Does not Accurately Describe

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements does not accurately describe employee orientation?

• A) The first six months of employment in a given organization is crucial because it is during this time that original performance expectations are set.
• B) Patterns for future employee-employer relationships tend to be set in the first few months of employment.
• C) The primary intent of orientation is to enable new employees to complete job-related paperwork.
• D) When orientation is neglected, even well intentioned and capable people can learn inappropriate attitudes.
• E) Effective orientation enhances a person's understanding of the organization and adds purpose to his or her daily job activities.

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