Elsa joined her new law firm expecting to participate in exciting environmental law cases, and cutting edge research. After one month at the firm she still hasn't been assigned a case and spends most of her time filing standardized appeals for title disputes with insurance companies. In which stage of the socialization process is Elsa?

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Elsa is in the encounter stage of socialization. She has already arrived at the firm but has not yet fully adapted to her new role and responsibilities. She is experiencing a gap between her expectations and reality, which is common during the encounter stage.

Elsa Joined Her New Law Firm Expecting to Participate in Exciting