New Employee Orientation and Socialization

True / False Questions

61. Orientation is likely to be more effective when newcomers have realistic information about job requirements and rewards before the job begins.
True False

62. Orientation should focus on the person/job match exclusively.
True False

63. Whereas orientation focuses on the initial and immediate aspects of newcomer adaptation, socialization emphasizes helping the newcomer fit into the job and organization over time.
True False

64. One way to improve employee socialization outcomes is to provide realistic requirement information regarding job requirements and rewards.
True False

65. Clarifying job requirements and knowledge of skills are the only demonstrated methods for consistently improving employee socialization.
True False

66. Research suggests that socialization programs are equally effective when conducted online relative to person-to-person.
True False

Multiple Choice Questions

67. Effective orientation training should include __________.
A. sources of influence in the organization
B. integrating the newcomer into the work unit and team
C. conducting active mentoring for the newcomer
D. all of the above

68. What is the relationship between orientation and socialization activities?
A. Orientation covers job content, socialization covers social content.
B. Orientation is usually a small group activity, socialization is one on one.
C. Orientation is typically an immediate activity for new hires, which overlaps with more long-term socialization.
D. Orientation is formal, socialization is informal.

69. The goal(s) of the socialization process is(are) ___________.
A. to achieve an effective person/job match
B. to achieve an effective person/organization match
C. to help the newcomer fit into the job in the long-term
D. all of the above are true

70. From the newcomer's perspective, likely components for inclusion in the socialization process include addressing _________.
A. performance proficiency
B. organization goals and values
C. politics
D. all of the above are correct

71. Research has shown that ____ facilitates employee socialization to a new job.
A. clarifying job requirements and knowledge and skills to be acquired
B. minimizing biasing contact from current co-workers
C. providing a highly positive recruitment message regarding job requirements at rewards
D. all of the above


72. The delivery of newcomer socialization should be the responsibility of __________.
A. his/her supervisor
B. a mentor or sponsor
C. the HR department
D. all of the above

Legal Issues

True / False Questions

73. Although organizations are strongly encouraged to check the authorization to work of all employees, they cannot discriminate against applicants on the basis of country of origin.
True False

74. It is best to ask for proof of employment eligibility prior to making a job offer.
True False

75. Negligent hiring claims are made when an employer fails to provide adequate compensation and benefits to a new hire.
True False

76. Having applicants sign release statements so the employer can do background investigations is a legal means for minimizing the possibility of negligent hiring.
True False

77. In general, the employment relationship is an at-will one.
True False

Multiple Choice Questions

78. Under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers must ___________.
A. adjust pay scales for alien status
B. verify employability status for aliens only
C. verify employability status for all potential employees
D. verify employability status for applicants before an offer is extended

79. Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is accurate?
A. monetary damages are usually leveled against the employee found to be at fault
B. the plaintiff must present evidence the injury or harm was a foreseeable consequence of hiring the unfit employee
C. the employer has the initial burden to present evidence of proper hiring practice in such cases
D. suits of this kind are decreasing as companies in the private sector recognize the liabilities involved

80. To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should _____.
A. emphasize characteristics like licensure requirements, criminal records, and references
B. avoid gathering too much KSAO information because it can be used to demonstrate that an organization "should have known" an employee would be a problem
C. refuse to fire individuals with a history of mental illnesses
D. none of the above are useful to prevent negligent hiring suits