Organizational Socialization to Innovativeness,

Abstract

This study tests theoretical associations between socialization practices and outcomes in an innovative organization: LINC, the main engineering group of a computer firm. Seven pairs of socialization practices are used to classify data gathered during interviews of a representative sample of supervisors. The data reveal that LINC practices those socialization strategies that serve to reinforce its innovative orientation by selecting individuals who will 'fit' on the basis of their creativity and individuality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA141812

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People

  • K. A. Epstein

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Management Personnel
  • Mobility
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Supervisors

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  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Systems Analysis and Design