The concept of organizational assimilation is one that most of us have encountered. As the reading describes it it is when we begin a new job and we are welcomed with open arms by the CEO or top management and they speak on how they have an open door policy. Then you seem to never be able to get hold of them or when you do they are not helpful. But, then you reach a level of familiarity with the different dynamics of the company and you feel much more at ease.
In my experience it depends on a person's personality as well. For example, I hired two new interns at around the same time and one of them is much more outgoing than the other. She had an easier time adapting to the culture of the organiztion than the other one. They both do outstanding work, but I can tell that one of them feels much more confortable than the other one at the office.
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I really liked this concept as well. We all know what it's like to start a new job and the feeling of urgency to get our bearings. It's so true that what our initial impressions are of the companies that we've obtained through research or in the interview setting totally changes once we learn the norms and dynamics of the company. Sometimes managers that initially seemed supportive turn out to be less than responsive to your needs. Even with this kind of situation, becoming familiarized with your surroundings is important in feeling comfortable. Luckily I am the outgoing type that assimilates pretty quickly. Probably because deep down most of us fear the unknown, so I strive to know as much as possible as soon as possible.
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