2. Induction
A systematic organizational effort to assist
personnel to adjust readily and effectively
to new assignments so that they can
contribute maximally to work while realizing
personnel and position satisfaction.
To assist managers /leaders in ensuring
that new employees, volunteers and
contractors have a smooth transition in the
organization and their roles.
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3. Induction (orientation)
Orientation typically includes information on
employee benefits, HR policies, the daily
routine, company operations, safety
regulations, as well as a tour of the company.
Successful orientation outcomes:
- New employee should feel welcome.
- Understand the company policies.
- Should know what is expected in work and
behavior undertakings.
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4. The Problems of a new comer
Uninformed about organizational objectives,
specific duties and responsibilities, organizational
and community traditions and taboos, and personal
and position standards.
People change with behavior when they become
members of groups.
Lack of supervisory induction skills, inappropriate of
first assignment, absence of feedback regarding
early performance.
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5. Cont’d …
The need for respect, liking, belonging, a sense of
competence, difficulties in classroom management
and discipline.
Unknown expectations, and the ability to plan and
prepare for teaching (for teachers).
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6. New comer Orientation
Logistics - Identify key places
1. Meals rooms, canteen –location of appliances (hot
water, fridge, microwave).
2. Emergency exits – sinages & posters.
3. First aids facilities - name of oficer in-charge.
4. Safety and health briefings
5. Where to leave personal belongings
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7. Induction Process
Beginner
Transferred
Categories of Promoted
system entrants Demoted
into new work Leave returned
groups
Work group changed
Re-entrants
Experienced newcomers
Temporary
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8. Induction Process
To facilitate adjustment of new personnel
to work environment in which they render
service to the system.
To provide information not fully covered
during recruitment and selection process.
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9. Knowledge From Induction Process
Turnover occurs primarily during early period
of employment.
Turnover creates hostility and resistance
within the system if the authority make
replacement of positions through a force of
change.
The ‘change’ process affects group stability
and relationships.
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10. Contd..
Poor induction had caused anxiety,
discouragement, defensive behavior.
Security, belonging, esteem, and information
problems can be minimized during induction
period.
Frustrations developed when newly
appointed personnel were inconsistent
between realities of organizational life later
on.
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11. Discussion
Discussion
o Discuss the categories of candidates
to enter the educational sector:
i. Teachers
ii. Education officers / staffs
o Discuss some problems and resolutions
to be taken among candidates who were
employed in educational sector (e.g. poor
disciplines)
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12. Behavior & Induction
Process …
The organization gathers information about
newcomers relative to position-related behavior
which are acceptable.
Induction process gathers information on
performance deficiencies (incomplete, lacking,
threat, weakness) and correct them through
management-by-objectives (MBO) towards goals.
Unacceptable Behavior Acceptable Behavior
Zone Zone
Destructive, nonsupportive
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13. Nature and Scope of Induction Process
Determine
objectives
Organize
STEP 1 process Order &
STEP 2 coordinate
sequence
Follow up
STEP 3
Inductee
• PLAN adjustment
• ORGANIZING STEP 4
• LEADING
Control
• CONTROLLING process
STEP 5
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14. Nature and Scope of Induction Process …
cont’d
What does the system expect to achieve through
the process?
What types of activities needed to achieve
expectations of process?
Which induction activities will be assigned to the
central administration? To attendance unit?
What controls should be exercised to make the
induction process confirm to plan?
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15. nature and scope of induction process ...cont’d ..
What actions should be taken prior to
appointment, before employee reports for work,
and during probationary period?
Who does what during each phase of induction
process?
What kinds of appraisals are necessary to
determine the effectiveness of the induction
process?
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