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Socialization tactics - Bauer et al. (2007)

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How is organizational socialization defined, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

As the process by which new employees acquire the knowledge, skills and social understanding necessary to become effective organizational members

What two factors are included in socialization learning, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Task-related learning (e.g., job roles, expectations)
Social learning (e.g., culture, norms, relationships)

Is socialization only something the newcomer has to do, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

No, socialization is viewed as a mutual process between the organization and the newcomer, where both contribute to adjustment

What are the benefits of successful socialization, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Effective socialization leads to higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and performance, while reducing turnover

What are the six dimensions of socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Collective vs. Individual
Formal vs. Informal
Sequential vs. Random
Fixed vs. Variable
Serial vs. Disjunctive
Investiture vs. Divestiture

In Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization, he distinguishes between 2 approaches, concerning the six dimensions of socialization tactics. What are the 2 approaches?

Institutionalized vs. Individualized

What are examples of the six institutionalized socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Collective - newcomers onboarded in groups
Formal - structured programs
Sequential - clear progression steps
Fixed - set time frame
Serial - presence of role model
Investiture - affirmation of newcomer identity

What are examples of the six individualized socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Individual - newcomers onboarded alone
Informal - ad hoc learning
Random - unclear progression
Variable - flexible schedule
Disjunctive - absence of role model
Divestiture - transformation of newcomer identity

Which type of socialization tactic is broadly speaking better, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Institutionalized tactics

What are the benefits of institutionalized tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Institutionalized tactics (structured, collective, mentored) are linked to higher role clarity, self-efficacy, social integration and commitment

To what are individualized socialization tactics linked, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Individualized tactics may encourage innovation, but can increase ambiguity and stress

True or false: information seeking is a crucial proactive behavior in newcomers adjustment, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

True

What do newcomers do who adapt faster and report greater role clarity, self-efficacy and job satisfaction, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Actively seek feedback

Ask questions
Form connections

What does proactive newcomer behavior do for newcomers socialization, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

This behavior helps reduce uncertainty and complements formal socialization tactics, particularly when those tactics are weak

What are proactive behaviors in socialization tactics of newcomers, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Information seeking
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Socialization tactics - Bauer et al. (2007)

15 important questions on Socialization tactics - Bauer et al. (2007)

How is organizational socialization defined, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What two factors are included in socialization learning, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Is socialization only something the newcomer has to do, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What are the benefits of successful socialization, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What are the six dimensions of socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

In Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization, he distinguishes between 2 approaches, concerning the six dimensions of socialization tactics. What are the 2 approaches?

What are examples of the six institutionalized socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What are examples of the six individualized socialization tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

Which type of socialization tactic is broadly speaking better, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What are the benefits of institutionalized tactics, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

To what are individualized socialization tactics linked, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

True or false: information seeking is a crucial proactive behavior in newcomers adjustment, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What do newcomers do who adapt faster and report greater role clarity, self-efficacy and job satisfaction, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What does proactive newcomer behavior do for newcomers socialization, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

What are proactive behaviors in socialization tactics of newcomers, in Bauer et al. (2007) - Organizational Socialization?

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