Question 1 (30 points): Institutionalized socialization has been identified as a very effective way to bring new members into an organization. In fact, it has been shown to lead to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment. There are several characteristics of institutionalized socialization that distinguish it from other forms of newcomer socialization. For each example described below, identify which aspect of institutionalized socialization is being used. Discuss why you believe the described aspect of institutionalized socialization might lead to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment. 1. When new individuals are hired at PwC, the company invites new employees to a dedicated event where they can meet colleagues in the same position and learn more about their upcoming position. Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: How this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: 2. Shortly after they receive their initial written contract, new PwC employees are contacted by a "buddy" who is an experienced employee at PwC and will provide contact details and let them know they are available to answer any questions. Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: Why this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: 3. On the PwC UK website, information is provided about the schedule for new organization members. It includes the following information: Explanation of the steps that new employees need to complete before joining PwC, Details about what new employees will do on their first day, Plans for what new employees will do over their first few days, Explanation of what will happen in the following month at PwC. Plans for first year events at PwC including a Skills Day event at the six-month mark. Plans for participation in PwC's experimentation lab events at the ten-month mark Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: Why this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: Question 1 (30 points): Institutionalized socialization has been identified as a very effective way to bring new members into an organization. In fact, it has been shown to lead to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment. There are several characteristics of institutionalized socialization that distinguish it from other forms of newcomer socialization. For each example described below, identify which aspect of institutionalized socialization is being used. Discuss why you believe the described aspect of institutionalized socialization might lead to higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment. 1. When new individuals are hired at PwC, the company invites new employees to a dedicated event where they can meet colleagues in the same position and learn more about their upcoming position. Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: How this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: 2. Shortly after they receive their initial written contract, new PwC employees are contacted by a "buddy" who is an experienced employee at PwC and will provide contact details and let them know they are available to answer any questions. Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: Why this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: 3. On the PwC UK website, information is provided about the schedule for new organization members. It includes the following information: Explanation of the steps that new employees need to complete before joining PwC, Details about what new employees will do on their first day, Plans for what new employees will do over their first few days, Explanation of what will happen in the following month at PwC. Plans for first year events at PwC including a Skills Day event at the six-month mark. Plans for participation in PwC's experimentation lab events at the ten-month mark Characteristic of institutionalized socialization described here: Why this might lead to positive outcomes associated with institutionalized socialization: