MHR 523 Study Guide - Final Guide: Instructional Design, Diversity Training, Influenza Pandemic

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Employees orientation: procedure for providing new employees with basic background information about: the organization and the job. Socialization: ongoing process of instilling in all employees the prevailing attitudes, standards, values, and patterns of behavior that are expected by the organization. Reality shock: difference between what new employees expects from his/her job and realities of it. Purpose of orientation programs: improved job performance reduced first day jitters and reality shock foundation for ongoing performance management improved productivity improved retention levels and reduced recruitment costs. Problems with orientation programs: too much info in little time=overwhelmed employee too many forms to fill out little or no orientation provided. Hr information too broad; supervisory information too detailed. Once the program has been validated, it is ready to be implemented by professional trainers train-the-trainer; workshops may be required focus on presentation as well as content.