Chapter 6: Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
What is orientation
A
process whereby
new or transferred employee
introduced to org and job requirement
2
Q
What are the reasons for orientation?
A
promote positive attitude and morale
prevent misunderstanding
reduce anxiety
enable productivity
enable better performance
communicate values, culture, priorities
control hiring and turnover costs
3
Q
What are the types of orientation?
A
General
Specific
4
Q
What are the characteristics of general orientation
A
company wide
familiarise with basic company information
attended by new staff
5
Q
What are the characteristics of specific orientation?
A
department specific
familarise with department and colleagues
attended by new staff of department
6
Q
What must general orientation include
A
overview of company policies and procedures compensation and benefits safety and accident prevention facilities available tour of whole company terms/conditions of service
7
Q
What does specific orientation include?
A
job duties and responsibilites policies, procedures, rules (for dept) buddy system tour of department introduction to colleagues intro to dept staff
