The socialization process can range from a formal orientation session to the team to informal one on one feedback between a senior team member and the newcomer.
The relationship between a senior team member and a newcomer can take on many of the properties of the mentor–
protégé relationship discussed in Chapter 6.
New team members can be appraised by subtle surveillance of the older team member or by seeking feedback from the team—
for example, “What does it take to be successful on this team?” and “Am I fitting in?”