In the socialization process, the period of learning that occurs ...

[kamilo84]

In the socialization process, the period of learning that occurs before a new employee joins an organization is termed the encounter stage.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

New employees are usually comfortable with their organizations by the end of the ________ stage of socialization.
 
  A) encounter
  B) post-arrival
  C) establishment
  D) metamorphosis
  E) adaptation

[alexisweber49]

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The prearrival stage explicitly recognizes that each individual arrives with a set of values, attitudes, and expectations about both the work to be done and the organization.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) To work out any problems discovered during the encounter stage, the new member changes or goes through the metamorphosis stage, by the end of which they are usually comfortable in their new position.