Building a Strong Individual-Organization Relationship (Ch 4)

I found the concepts presented in box page 101 very interesting. I can relate to the first stages listed. When I joined my last company, my interviewers painted a great realistic image of the environment. My “entry” was successful and so was my “learning” stage. I was able to quickly find my role in the company. In the “negotiation” stage, my manager gave me excellent feedback on my performance however things started heading in the wrong direction when I reached the “mutuality” stage. By that point I had another manager who did not quite see things the same way I did. The opportunities presented to me did not allow me to continue my growth. I think that is a difficult phase to be in for both companies and employees. Economic downturns and company difficulties do not allow for managers to focus on employees growth, during these times most managers focus on getting work done and survival.