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Socialization into the Organization. From: Miller, K. (1995). Organizational Communication. Stages in Socialization. Anticipatory Stage Before entering (being hired) the organization. Learning occupation as well as organization. Encounter Stage
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Socializationinto the Organization From: Miller, K. (1995). Organizational Communication
Stages in Socialization • Anticipatory Stage • Before entering (being hired) the organization. Learning occupation as well as organization. • Encounter Stage • Sense-making stage for new employee. Newcomer must learn to let go of old values and roles and adapt to the expectations of the new organization • Metamorphosis Stage • Socialization completed. New employee is no longer new, but accepted as an organizational “insider.”