If there is a basic conflict between the individual's expectations and the reality of working in an organization, the employee is most likely to be disillusioned and quit during the ________ stage of socialization.

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On entry into the organization, the new member enters the encounter stage and confronts the possibility that expectations about the job, co-workers, the boss, and the organization in general may differ from reality. If there occurs a mismatch between the expectations of the new member and the reality, then the new member may become disillusioned enough with the reality to resign.

If There Is a Basic Conflict Between the Individual's Expectations