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Organizational Socialization: a Multidomain, Continuous Process Model
Author(s) -
Taormina R.J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/1468-2389.00043
Subject(s) - socialization , psychology , relevance (law) , process (computing) , domain (mathematical analysis) , inclusion (mineral) , knowledge management , organizational behavior , social psychology , process management , computer science , business , political science , mathematical analysis , mathematics , law , operating system
This paper presents a model of organizational socialization (OS) as a process with four domains (spheres of activity containing multiple factors or dimensions) which evolve concurrently during one's tenure. The domains are: (1) Training; (2) Understanding (of one's job and organization); (3) Coworker Support; and (4) Future Prospects (in the employing organization). Each domain is discussed in terms of its: (a) definition and components; (b) rationale for inclusion; (c) continuous nature; (d) hypothesized correlates; and (e) relevance for HRM practitioners. Together, the domains compose a continuous‐process model which provides a framework for organizing theoretical elements and for classifying the diverse variables used in OS research.