BEYOND ORGANIZATIONAL ENTRY AND NEWCOMER STRESS - BUILDING A SELF-RELIANT WORKFORCE

This article extends the organizational entry and newcomer stress lite rature by focusing on the importance of building a self-reliant workfo rce. It posits that newcomer socialization now and in the future requi res building a workforce of self-reliant managers and employees who ca n function effectively in a dynamic, global workplace. This article su ggests that socializing workers to be self-reliant helps employees and organizations to thrive in the uncertain economic environment that is the determining factor in the success of today's organizations. It fu rther contends that by reducing ambiguity and increasing employability , employees are likely to suffer less distress and organizations are l ess likely to pay the price for distressed employees.