Socialization-Assimilation

in Organizations

By: Erica Harding

Socialization *will determine one’s success*

An individual will effect an organization just as much as the organization will effect the individual.

STAGES1. Anticipatory Stage2. Encounter Stage3. Metamorphosis

AssumptionsOntological – Free will to choose to assimilate or not

Epistemological – All people will or will not assimilate into an organization

Axiological – One’s values may enhance or inhibit one’s socialization

Anticipatory Stage *Predefined notion of the way an organization works BEFORE it begins

Vocational&

Organizational

Social Media

*Advanced communication technologies have influenced the way new members of an organization can gather information before entering

Face-to-face CommunicationNot for long…

Becoming less common because of modern technology.

Encounter StageThe newcomer learns the requirements

of his or her role and what the organization & members

consider to be ‘normal’.

Metamorphosis Stage*The newcomer begins to master basic organizational requirements and adjusts to the organization.

Exampl

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Northwest Social ForumAnticipatory Stage

Predefined notion of the way Brazil’s WSF was.Encounter Stage

Began to realize that weak communication would lead to failure.Metamorphosis

Never reached this stage. FAILED.