Case Study Of Socialization At Hill Of Beans

Socialization is the “process by which an organization influences the adaptation of individuals as they learn about the requirements of the job…” (Miller, 2015). Throughout his time at Hill of Beans, Dudley will adapt to the company standards and expectations as he becomes further adjusted in the company. The phases of socialization are marked by points, which can be unique to each individual, in which a member becomes either more or less connected to the organization. The three main phases of socialization in which Dudley will experience: anticipatory socialization, encounter, and metamorphosis. The first stage of socialization is anticipatory socialization. This stage of socialization takes place before Dudley even enters an organization. …show more content…
The role development process begins once Dudley enters the organization and continues through interactions with supervisors and other members. (Miller, 2015). There are also three phases within the role development process in which he will also experience: role-taking phase, role-making phase, and role-routinization phase. The first phase of role development is role-taking. In this phase, a leader attempts to discover the talents of a member in order to place them in the correct role for them. A manager in Hill of Beans may place Dudley at a register one day, making coffee another, and on drive-thru at another time to find where he can best be utilized. These three areas showcase his communication skills, his technical abilities in the specific industry, and his pace. This can be ongoing as Dudley remains with the company to find where he can grow. The next phase is role-making. This phase involves more of a mutual exchange rather than a supervisor telling the subordinate what to do. If a leader asks Dudley to help with a backstage process, he might ask to forego some of his current tasks. His role is now tailored to the new needs of the organization while remaining consistent with his