Perceived similarity and complementarity as predictors of subjective person-organization fit

Authors: Piasentin, Kelly A.¹; Chapman, Derek S.¹

Source: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Volume 80, Number 2, June 2007 , pp. 341-354(14)

Publisher: British Psychological Society

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Abstract:

We examined whether subjective person-organization (P-O) fit arises from perceptions of similarity, complementarity or some combination of both. Data were collected from 209 employees of various occupational and organizational backgrounds. Results indicated that individuals distinguish between fit that occurs through similarity and complementarity, and that both explain unique variance in subjective P-O fit. Subjective fit was associated with higher levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and reduced turnover intentions. Furthermore, the results suggest that subjective fit mediates the relationship between perceived similarity/complementarity and work attitudes.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1348/096317906X115453

Affiliations: 1: University of Calgary, Canada

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