What Is Orientation? Know Understanding, Goals, Types, And Benefits
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YOGYAKARTA What is orientation? Orientation is an activity carried out by someone when they first enter school, campus, organization or workplace. In an orientation period, an individual will get acquainted with new people who will become co-workers in the future.

Without undergoing orientation, one will find it difficult to mingle with others. In addition, individuals may find it difficult to adapt to a new environment.

In the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), orientation as a review to determine the right and right attitude. In addition, orientation is also interpreted as a view that underlies thoughts, concerns, and tendencies.

In the book Human Resources Management by Asmara Indahingwati, et al, orientation is defined as an induction program, namely a program in introducing new employees related to the duties, workers, and positions he will hold.

Orientation can be applied to new students and employees. In the 2021 PKKMB guidebook published by the Ministry of Education and Culture, program orientations for students and students aim to:

Meanwhile, in the book Human Resources Management (Working Productivity) by Khotim Fadhli, et al, the new employee-oriented program aims:

In the 2021 PKKMB book by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the orientation is divided into three categories, namely:

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The program's orientation provides many benefits for students, students, and employees.

Here are some orientation benefits for students or students:

While orientation benefits for new employees, among others:

That's the information about what orientation is. Hopefully this article can add insight to VOI.ID readers.


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