Which of the following statements about organizational socialization is false?

A) It is the systematic process by which an organization brings new employees into its culture.
B) Stages in the socialization process resemble the stages in group development.
C) Both of these statements are true.
D) Both of these statements are false.

Organizational Socialization

The process through which new employees learn the attitudes, behaviors, and values needed to become effective organizational members.

Socialization Process

The socialization process is the method through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Group Development

The process through which a team passes as it evolves over time, typically described through stages such as forming, storming, norming, and performing.