DPB30103 Topic 4 Orientation

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of employee orientation?

• Reduce anxiety

• Increase turnover

• Save supervisors’ time

• Encourage positive attitude

Employee orientation mainly helps new employees:

• Increase anxiety

• Understand the company culture and job expectations

• Reduce productivity

• Avoid teamwork

Formal orientation at the organizational level includes:

• Overview of organization, policies, and history

• Only job duties

• Tour of the cafeteria

• Informal chats with colleagues

Informal orientation is best described as:

• Planned training programs for new hires

• A quick introduction and tour of the workplace

• University-based programs

• Role-play exercises

Which orientation activity is usually done at the department level?

• Explaining company history
  

• Tour of the department and introductions to colleagues
  

• General information about all employees

• Providing organizational checklist

Orientation helps reduce employee turnover and recruitment costs.

• True

• False

Orientation is only about teaching technical job skills.

• True

• False