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Longitudinal study of the effects of information seeking on newcomer socialization
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In this paper, the effects of information seeking on newcomer socialization are assessed and the results suggest that newcomers are proactive information seekers who take an active role in adjusting to their new environment.Abstract:
In this study, the effects of information seeking on newcomer socialization are assessed. The results suggest that by seeking information, organizational newcomers can facilitate the socialization process. The frequency with which 135 new staff accountants sought specific types of information during their first 6 months of employment was related to how well they had mastered their job, defined their role, learned about their organization's culture, and become socially integrated. In contrast to findings from research focusing on the organization's role in socialization, these findings suggest that newcomers are proactive information seekers who take an active role in adjusting to their new environmentread more
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