Infiltration Theory

Infiltration Theory suggests that as organizations or groups grow, new members gradually adopt the group's norms, values, and behaviors. This process occurs through ongoing interaction and exposure, leading individuals to become more integrated and aligned with the group's culture over time. Essentially, new members "infiltrate" the group by assimilating its characteristics gradually, which influences their attitudes and actions to match those of existing members, fostering cohesion and shared identity within the group.