INDUCTION

The aim of this participation was to have an idea on how the industry is carrying out its activities, at Nyangabwe Referral Hospital. The event was a success because a day before the actual date of the event an induction process was carried out. Iteka (2011) defined to induct as to welcome new employees who are in their initial time to be part of the company, with the mentality of launching a constructive attitude in the organisation.

  The student affirms with this because is what exactly the catering manager of the hospital (Mrs Setilo) did. She made it her baby to see that the learner is comfortable with the working environment since the student was introduced from knowing the permanent staff members to the kitchen as a whole, moving to the areas where food are store and lastly to the rest rooms. Sze (1995) says that to induct is to familiarise new recruits with the job requirements and procedures.

 In addition, the officer who is inducting the staff must have sufficient information about the area (Iteka, 2011). Still the student has no doubt because Mrs Setilo was fluent enough with the department and according to the learner that was a great motivation tool. Armstrong (2006:471) mentions that induction is meant to establish a quick and favourable attitude to the mind of the employees thus making them to stay in the organisation.