The theory of TPI is an attempt to reconcile theoretical understanding of
organizational socialization
''Onboarding'' or organizational socialization is the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors in order to become effective organizational members and insiders. In the United States, for example ...
such as the process of integration.
TPI-theory refers that new employees need to develop
theoretical (T) and
practical (P) skills towards the
performance
A performance is an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Management science
In the work place ...
of the new job,
but also satisfy needs of (I)
interaction that exist among the new employees.
[*Alvenfors, Adam (2010) ''Introduction - Integration? On the introduction programs’ importance for the integration of new employees''. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-4281]
These three conditions must be fulfilled to become integrated to the organization.
This theory is important to approach an understanding of integration and
socialization effects.
References
Human resource management
See also
Regulation and organizationSafety Induction training
(in German)
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