1. Transitions MGMT 490

2. Differences Work Environment Evaluation Independence Bosses

3. Work Clear Goals Fuzzy Structured waysUnstructured ways College Business Develop person Achieve system goals Correct AnswersFew Correct Answers Acquire knowledge Use knowledge

4. Environment College Business Certainty Uncertainty Low support High support Varied rhythm Marathon rhythm Long term Short term Few changes Frequent changes

5. Evaluation College Business Feedback frequent Infrequent High Performance Varied performance Individual performance Team Performance

6. Independence College Business Set one’s schedule Little control Lots of fun time Less fun time Conform to normsIndependence of ideas

7. Bosses College Profs. Business Boss Impart knowledge Get things done Help you develop Counsel, advise, listen Help the boss You provide, info, Ask questions Take orders

8. Why Worry ?  If you operate as a student you will fail at work  company is watching to see if they made the right decision about hiring you  First impressions are lasting  Poor transition can be stressful and lead to life dissatisfaction

9. Making the Transition Three Stages Ending Interim New Beginning

10. Adapting to Work Productivity Acceptance Respect Credibility

11. Organizational Entry Introduction of new employee to organization and job. - Formal - Informal (swim or sink)

12. Why is orientation important? Long-term commitment more likely 69% of new employees remain after 3 years

13. Goals of Orientation To communicate culture To improve hiring and turnover To speed up initiation process To prevent misunderstandings To achieve long-term benefits

14. Entry Stages CommItCommIt HI Lo Time PE Initiate Adapt Exit

15. The First Day First impressions are often the last impressions Good first impressions –Be prepared –Be friendly –Be humble –Be ready to learn

16. Early Experiences  Emotional  Slow and routine  Sink or swim  Overload  You’re tired