orientation
Definition
Introductory stage in the process of new employee assimilation, and a part of his or her continuous socialization process in the organization. Major objectives of orientation are to (1) gain employee commitment, (2) reduce his or her anxiety, (3) help him or her understand organization's expectations, and (4) convey what he or she can expect from the job and the organization. It is commonly followed by training tailored to specific job positions. See also acculturation and company orientation.
orientation is in the HR, Teams, & Training subject.
orientation appears in the definitions of the following terms:
realism,
acculturation,
human resources,
voluntary organization,
liquid crystal display (LCD),
job orientation,
company orientation,
human resource management (HRM),
induction of employees,
socialization
and
orientation appears in the other terms: market orientation, product orientation, social orientation, Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO), sales orientation, career orientation
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