Question

Amy has recently joined a new research institute. She had initially thought that her job would entail a lot of field work, which would allow her to gain some practical experience, but her manager just gives her a lot of paperwork instead. She is also learning to adjust to the strict dress code that the company enforces on all of its employees. Amy is in the _________ stage of the socialization process.

Answer 1

Answer: Encounter Stage

Explanation: The Encounter Stage is the stage of socialization where a person just joins or enters an organization. At this Stage of Socialization, people discover if and how well their expectations match realities in the organization. The Encounter stage is after the pre-arrival stage of socialization and it is followed by the metamorphosis stage Of socialization.