Jill has joined the police academy. During the training process, Jill and the other cadets are made to wear uniforms and maintain an immaculate appearance. The trainers address her as "officer" instead of using her first name. All the cadets are told they are no longer ordinary citizens but representatives of the police force. This form of organizational socialization is referred to as _________.

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Divestiture is a socialization process where new members are stripped of their previous identities and habits to adopt the norms and values of the organization.

Jill Has Joined the Police Academy