Human Resource Management

CHAPTER

8 Orientation: The Acculturation Process

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At the end of this chapter, the students are expected to:

1. define orientation;
2. identify the various elements of a good orientation program; and
3. describe the effects of good orientation program.

Learning Objectives Suggested Instructional Strategies

Refer to Human Resource Management on
LO 1: define
page 76 for the meaning of orientation.
Orientation
Provide the class with an overview of the topic:
Elements of a Good Orientation Program

Advanced Reading Assignment – In

preparation for the discussion of the topic, ask
LO 2: identify the the students to visit the following websites:
various elements of a  http://www.hcpro.com/NRS-64929-868/The-
good Orientation five-key-elements-of-a-good-orientation-
Program program.html
 http://www.oasisadvantage.com/building-
aneffective-orientation-program

Break-out Group
(Refer to Experiential Learning Activity #1)

Advanced Reading Assignment – In

preparation for the discussion of the topic, ask
the students to visit the following websites:
 http://www.ehow.com/list_6320869_positive-
LO 3: describe the
effects-new-employee-orientation.html
effects of good
 http://www.theskillsportal.com/human-
Orientation Program
resources/recruitment/398-good-
orientation-programmes-reduce-staff-
turnover.html

Rounds

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 Call as many students from the class to give as
many answers as possible.

Mind Mapping
(Refer to Experiential Learning Activity #2)

*All links accessed last March 6, 2014.

Learning Slide
Lesson
Objectives Presentation
LO1 Definition of Orientation Slides 2-4
Elements of a Good Orientation
LO2 Slides 5-8
Programs
Slides 9 and
LO2 Avoid Information Overload
10
LO3 Effects of Good Orientation Program Slide 11

Ask yours students to go to the following sites for related topics. Ask them
to write a synthesis or a reflection after reading the content of these sites

Text Definition of Orientation

https://www.jobsetc.gc.ca/pieces1.jsp?category_id=2828&root_id=2821
http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryn/g/orientation.htm

Elements of a Good Orientation Programs

http://www.hcpro.com/NRS-64929-868/The-five-key-elements-of-a-
good-orientation-program.html
http://www.oasisadvantage.com/building-an-effective-orientation-
program
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/key-elements-employee-orientation-
25118.html
http://hrcouncil.ca/hr-toolkit/right-people-orientation.cfm

Avoid Information Overload

Effects of Good Orientation Program

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http://www.ehow.com/list_6320869_positive-effects-new-employee-
orientation.html
http://www.smartmanager.com.au/eprise/main/cms/content/au/smart
manager/en/pages/new_employee_orientation_program.html
http://www.theskillsportal.com/human-resources/recruitment/398-good-
orientation-programmes-reduce-staff-turnover.html
http://www.mindtickle.com/blog/is-new-employee-orientation-good-
business-strategy-research-insights/
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/impact-employee-orientation-2869.html

*All links accessed last March 6, 2014.

1. Break-out Group
Divide the class into small groups composed of 3-4 members and ask
to them prepare synthesis on the topic. Assign a group moderator, a
secretary, and a rapporteur who shall report to the class the output
of the group.

Option 1: Assign each group with different topics, if the coverage of

the subject matter is too long.
Option 2: All groups shall discuss and assess common questions or
expected outcomes.

2. Mind Mapping
Allow the students to create thought framework on the topic either
through inductive or deductive presentation.

Using a flow diagram, ask the students to present a mapping of

thoughts or reasons beginning from the inputs of information until it
connects the bits of information and reaches the end output which is
the intended conclusion or generalization.

3. Writing Assignment
Ask the students to write what they know about a topic before
conducting the lecture to help them subsequently connect new
ideas to what they already know.

Require the students to submit on the following meeting a summary

in not more than 100 words of the topic discussed by relating it to
recent or similar real-life situation.

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I. True or False: Write T if the statement is true; otherwise, write F if the
statement is false.
____ 1. Part of the orientation process is to introduce new employee to
work places.
____ 2. Proper orientation helps reduce anxiety in entering into an
unknown situation.
____ 3. Orientation helps employee acquires skills it needs to get to
better perform the job.
____ 4. Employee orientation is one of the most neglected processes in
many organizations.
____ 5. If done properly, orientation encourages loyalty as it creates
sense of family belongingness.
____ 6. Throwing a party for the new employee is necessary to make the
orientation as effective as possible.
____ 7. The better the initial induction, the less likely supervisors and co-
workers will need in teaching the employee.
____ 8. Orientation enables easy absorption of expectations and the
kind of value or culture the organization has.
____ 9. Orientation is an “on-boarding or breaking in” program that
assimilates new employee into the culture and way of doing in an
organization.
____ 10. Too much information must be avoided when orienting new
employee since other matter may come as he/she starts to regularly do
the job.

1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. T

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1. Break-out Group
The instructor may use the following to assess the output of each
group (scores may vary).

Very
Excellent (4) satisfactory Satisfactory (2) Fair (1)
(3)
Content The The The synthesis
The synthesis
30% synthesis synthesis did not
complied with
complied complied comply with
the main parts
with all parts with most the main
of the
of the parts of the parts of the
assignment
assignment assignment assignment
Members of
Collaboration the group Most Members of
Some
15% worked and members of the group
members of
contributed the group did not
the group
consistently contributed contribute in
contributed
and equally positively to any positive
positively to
in a positive the group way to the
the group work
way to the work group work
group work
Presentation Presentation
Presentation is Presentation
Organization is extremely is organized
somewhat lacks
25% well with
organized; organization;
organized , synthesis,
ideas are not ideas are
synthesis, detail and
presented in limited and
detail, and coherence
sequence difficult to
coherence are very
follow
are superior good
Presentation Presentation
(30%) is engaging
and Presentation is Presentation
insightful; Presentation straightforward is simple and
with is clear and and at times little
thoughts thoughtful clearly creativity is
and presented used
supporting
details

2. Mind Mapping (Total Points: 20)

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 Evaluate the output by assessing the overall flow of the idea
according to acceptable theory or principles or desired outcome.

Rating Guide:
0-5 points – Inputs and starting point/idea is correct
0-5 points – In-between points/ideas are correct
0-5 points – Line of thoughts are coherent to general idea
0-5 points – Expected output is correct

3. Writing Assignment
Assess the completeness, substance of inputs, and organization of
thoughts. Assume a perfect score of 100% and a deduction of 2
points for every incomplete content or irrelevant thought.