Question

Fred has applied for the position of head football coach in the Middle School. Although the Board of Education hasn't announced its decision yet on who will receive the position, Fred is already developing plays, looking at methods to motivate his players, and ways to get the student body behind the team. Fred is experiencing _________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Anticipatory Socialization

Explanation: Anticipatory socialization is the creation of expectations by the newcomer prior to entering the organization. Sometimes it is essential to socialize a person so that when joining any institution, they can understand in advance a little of what they will find there. Someone completely ignorant might not even know how to position himself; especially when the organization is dependent on specific behavior.