Organizational socialization in universities: an empirical study

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze organizational socialization in universities. The research is based on a quantitative approach, supplemented by descriptive fieldwork. Interviews and surveys were conducted with faculty members of the territorial polytechnic universities in the state of Táchira. The results show that none of the institutions have a socialization and integration program, and there is a welcoming process led by program coordinators, in which information is mainly provided about the curricular unit and its workload. However, the teachers express dissatisfaction with this process, as it does not facilitate adequate socialization and integration. In conclusion, it is necessary to design organizational socialization strategies for the teachers of the universities analyzed, with the aim of promoting effective integration in the academic sphere.