Encounter: After gaining and entry into the organization new members faces and encounter stage. There is always a possibility of difference between his expectations of an organization and the OC. If the expected image and OC matches, then encounter stage passes off smoothly leading to confirmation of the image. If the imbalance between the two is acute, the person has usually two choices open. First, he undergoes further socialization which detaches him from his previous expectations, replaces these with another set of expectation and thus helps him get adjusted to the prevailing system. Second, he drops out due to disillusionment. In both the cases the final result is the same: the status quo of traditions and customs are maintained.
Metamorphosis: People who had discovered an anomaly between their expectations and OC, but decided not to drop out, enter into the metamorphosis stage. They must sort out their problems and go through change-hence this is called metamorphosis. When this metamorphosis is complete, the member’s developed a uniform perception of OC and feel ‘comfortable’ with the organization and job. Successful metamorphosis results in the member’s productivity being as per organization’s ‘norm’, ‘average’ commitment and lowered propensity to leave the organization. All these are indications of “typical” or “normative” behavior.
Organizational Culture 
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