1. Organizational Entry and Socialization Chapter 10 Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.1

2. Chapter Overview Entry: Organizational Perspective Entry: Individual Perspective Organizational Commitment Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.2 Organizational Culture Organizational Socialization

3. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.3 Entry: Organizational Perspective

4. Person - Organization Fit Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.4 The compatibility between an individual and the organization for which he or she works

5. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.5 The Selection Process Job Analysis Identification of Assessment Devices Identification and Processing of Applicants

6. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.6 Job Analysis Job Performance Dimensions Worker Characteristics Results Equipment and materials Tasks, activities Working conditions

7. Identification of Assessment Devices Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.7 Application blanks References Intelligence tests Selection interview Work simulation exercises

8. Identification of Applicants Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.8 Executive search firm, “headhunter” Current employees Private employment agency Government employment agency Outplacement firm

9. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.9 Entry: Individual Perspective

10. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.10 The Realistic Job Preview A mechanism used by organizations to present both the desirable and undesirable aspects of a job and the organization so that potential employees have complete and accurate information

11. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.11 The Psychological Contract CONTRIBUTIONS (Serving the needs of the organization) Effort Skills Loyalty Creativity Knowledge Time CONTRIBUTIONS (Serving the needs of the organization) Effort Skills Loyalty Creativity Knowledge Time INDUCEMENTS (Serving the needs of the individual) Pay Status Security Career Benefits Praise INDUCEMENTS (Serving the needs of the individual) Pay Status Security Career Benefits Praise

12. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.12 Organizational Commitment

13. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.13 Factors Leading to Commitment VisibilityExplicitness IrreversibilityVolition

14. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.14 Factors Influencing Commitment Personal Factors Organizational Factors Nonorganizational Factors

15. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.15 Organizational Culture A system of shared values about what is important, and beliefs about how things work that produce the norms and expectations of performance

16. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.16 Characteristics Associated with Strong Cultures People as Critical Human Resources Charismatic Leaders and Heroes Rituals and Ceremonies Clear Expectations about the Direction of the Organization

17. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.17 Organizational Socialization The process by which employees learn about and adapt to their workplace, including their new responsibilities and roles, and the organization’s culture

18. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.18 Mentoring Someone who provides a less experienced employee with advice and support, with the goal of facilitating the more junior individual’s upward mobility and success in the organization

19. Career Paths and Career Ladders Career Paths - job progression routes along which employees advance through an organization Career Ladder - a specific series of jobs or experiences necessary to advance in an organization Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publisher, Copyright 2002 10.19