Induction and Socialisation
Induction and Socialisation
AND
SOCIALISATION
By:
Jatin Tanwar
What is induction?
Induction is process meant to help the new
employee to settle down quickly into the job
by becoming familiar with the people, the
surroundings, the job, the firm and the
industry.
Induction is the process of acquainting the
new employees with the existing culture and
practices of the new organization.
Objectives:
Removes Fears.
Creates a good impression.
Acts as a valuable source of information.
Induction Programme :
Steps
Welcome to the organization.
Explain about the company.
Show the location/department of that job.
Give the company’s manual to new recruits.
Provide details about various work groups
and the extent of unionism within the
organization.
Give details about pay, benefits, holidays,
leave etc..Emphasize importance of
punctuality.
Contd.
Explain about future training opportunities
and career prospects.
Clarify doubts .
Take the employee on a guided tour of
buildings, facilities etc. Hand him over to
his supervisor.
Advantages of Good
Induction
Employee retention.
Create good impression.
It creates good adhesion.
It take less time to familiarise.
Less turnover ratio.
Increase productivity.
No chaos.
In absence of
Induction
Uneasiness of new employee in the
environment of the org.
Poor integration in team
Low morale
Loss of productivity
Failure to work with their highest potential
Company image goes down
contd.
Leads to Early leaving. It leads many
problems like:-
a) High employee turnover
b) Lowering the morale of remaining
staff
c) Additional cost for re-recruiting
d) Damage the company reputation
e) Affect new recruitment
f) Leaver’s record is affected
Employee Induction
Programme : in Indian
Aptech : The company takes structured
induction training programme. The one
day programme includes the information
about the company. The entrants are also
familiarised what others do. A six month
behavioral training is also offered. Finally,
the recruits are put through an appraisal
process to gauge fitment and progress.
SOCIALIZATI
ON
What is
socialization:-
Socialization a process of
adaption that takes place as
individuals attempt to learn the
values and norms of work roles
Objective of
Socialization:-
To develope a homogenous
and congenial work
atmosphere in the
organization.
Assumptions of
employee
1. Socialization strongly influences employee
performance and organizational stability
2. Organizational stability is also increased
through sociolization
3. New Members suffer from anxiety
Cont…
4. Socialization Does Not
Occur in a Vacuum
5. The Way in Which
Individuals Adjust to New
Situation is Remarkably Similar
Socialization
Process:-
1. Prearrival Stages
2. Encounter Stages
3. Metamorphosis' Stages