The process of socialization consists of three stages. Which of ...

[aabwk4]

The process of socialization consists of three stages. Which of the following is one of these three stages?
 
  A) prearrival
  B) preencounter
  C) evaluation
  D) post-arrival
  E) post-encounter

Question 2

What are the various ways in which employees express resistance to change?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[deja]

Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) We can think of socialization as a process with three stages: prearrival, encounter, and metamorphosis. This process has an impact on the new employee's work productivity, commitment to the organization's objectives, and eventual decision to stay with the organization.

Answer to Question 2

One of the most well-documented findings from studies of individual and organizational behavior is that organizations and their members resist change. Employees who have negative feelings about a change cope by not thinking about it, increasing their use of sick time, and quitting. All these reactions can sap the organization of vital energy when it is most needed. Resistance doesn't necessarily surface in standardized ways. It can be overt, implicit, immediate, or deferred. It's easiest for management to deal with overt and immediate resistance, such as complaints, a work slowdown, or a strike threat. The greater challenge is managing resistance that is implicit or deferred. These responsesloss of loyalty or motivation, increased errors or absenteeismare more subtle and more difficult to recognize for what they are. Deferred actions also cloud the link between the change and the reaction to it and may surface weeks, months, or even years later.