A second limitation is that while organizational assimilation is a dynamic process, this study utilized only participants who were current members of their organization. However,assimilation may begin prior to entry, and some of the effects may linger after organizational exit. Patterns in members' levels of assimilation might be evident in studies that test participants at various intervals.Repeated longitudinal testing of the OAI, and preferably including individuals who had not yet entered the organization and those who had recently exited,would provide researchers with a better understanding of the ongoing nature of the assimilation process.