Modern businesses are employing professional workers in growing numbers and
expanding the roles they play within organizations. In professional work, incumbents are
required to comply with a set of values and to accomplish the work goals. The concept
of professionalism basically describes such values, goals and expectations at work.
The process by which professional workers are instilled with professional values and
learn about proper work practices is known as professional socialization. It is the key to
understanding the job attitudes and work behaviours of professional workers.
Professional socialization can be seen as a long-term learning process that starts