MHR 523 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ethnocentrism, Repetitive Strain Injury, Tai Chi

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 523
• Professor: Kristyn Scott

Document Summary

Orientation: a procedure for providing new employees with basic background information about the firm and the job. Socialization: ongoing process of instilling in all employees the prevailing attitudes, standards, values, and patterns of behaviour that are expected by the organization. Reality shock: discrepancy between what new employee expects from his/her new job and realities of it. Purpose of orientation: 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: too much information in a short time leading to an overwhelmed employee too many forms to fill out little or no orientation provided. Hr information too broad; supervisory information too detailed. Executive integration: integration at senior levels in the organization requires ongoing process that can continue for months as the new executive learns about unspoken dynamics of the organization that are not covered in orientation programs.