Socialization tactics: longitudinal effects on newcomer adjustment

Article Abstract:

In this longitudinal field study, we used self-report data provided by business school graduates after four months and ten months on new jobs to assess (1) the effects of the six socialization tactics from Van Maanen and Schein's (1979) typology on newcomer adjustment and (2) refinements of existing measures of the investiture tactic and role innovation. Results indicate that the tactics, clustered into an institutionalized (vs. individualized) approach, were negatively related to attempted and actual role innovation, role ambiguity, role conflict, stress symptoms, and intentions to quit and positively related to job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and organizational identification. Self-appraised performance was associated with more individualized socialization. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Research, Self-evaluation, Self evaluation, Professional socialization

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"How can you do it?": Dirty work and the challenge of constructing a positive identity

Article Abstract:

Many workers engage in manual labor or 'dirty work' occupations find it difficult to establish and maintain a positive self-image in relation to their jobs. Few researchers have attempted to probe into the social aspects of dirty jobs, since such occupations have been marginalized in society and neglected in most organizational literature. Dirty work must be defined according to its work role and not according to the amount of dirt handled by its workers.

Social aspects, Analysis, Job satisfaction, Unskilled labor, Occupational prestige

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