Socialization-Assimilation
in Organizations
By: Erica Harding
Socialization *will determine one’s success*
An individual will effect an organization just as much as the organization will effect the individual.
STAGES1. Anticipatory Stage2. Encounter Stage3. Metamorphosis
AssumptionsOntological – Free will to choose to assimilate or not
Epistemological – All people will or will not assimilate into an organization
Axiological – One’s values may enhance or inhibit one’s socialization
Anticipatory Stage *Predefined notion of the way an organization works BEFORE it begins
Vocational&
Organizational
Social Media
*Advanced communication technologies have influenced the way new members of an organization can gather information before entering
Face-to-face CommunicationNot for long…
Becoming less common because of modern technology.
Encounter StageThe newcomer learns the requirements
of his or her role and what the organization & members
consider to be ‘normal’.
Metamorphosis Stage*The newcomer begins to master basic organizational requirements and adjusts to the organization.
Northwest Social ForumAnticipatory Stage
Predefined notion of the way Brazil’s WSF was.Encounter Stage
Began to realize that weak communication would lead to failure.Metamorphosis
Never reached this stage. FAILED.
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