MHR 523 Study Guide - Final Guide: Employee Assistance Program, Performance Appraisal, Prevailing Wage
5 May 2016
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Employee orientation (onboarding): providing new employees with basic background information about the firm and 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 (cognitive dissonance): the state that results from the discrepancy between what the new employee expected from his or her new job and the realities of it. Hr specialist: explains corporate information and follows up over time. Supervisor: explains nature of the job and gives introduction of colleagues. Buddy or mentor: assists with day-today items. Too much information in a short time can overwhelm employee. Hr information can be too broad; supervisors information can be too details. Evaluation of orientation programs: evaluate usefulness and job performance. Employee reaction: interview or survey new employees for their opinion on the usefulness of the orientation program.
