Person-Organization Fit in the Workplace
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What is the result of favorable employee perceptions of person–organization fit?

  • Higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment (correct)
  • Increased stress and intentions to quit
  • Lower job satisfaction and organizational commitment
  • No correlation with job satisfaction and organizational commitment
  • What is the relationship between person–job fit and job satisfaction?

  • Positive correlation (correct)
  • Curvilinear relationship
  • Negative correlation
  • No correlation
  • What is the primary goal of recruitment and selection processes in relation to fit?

  • To increase job satisfaction
  • To reduce stress
  • To assess the likelihood of candidates fitting well in the job and organization (correct)
  • To increase organizational commitment
  • What type of fit is associated with intentions to remain with the organization?

    <p>Person–organization fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of poor person–organization fit?

    <p>Greater levels of stress, job dissatisfaction, and intentions to quit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in the effects of rational fit between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?

    <p>Rational fit has stronger effects in individualistic cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe person–job and person–organization fit?

    <p>Rational fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of favorable employee perceptions of person–job fit?

    <p>Higher job satisfaction and lower stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of achieving a good person–environment fit?

    <p>To match a person's skills and abilities with the job requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory, what is a major factor that influences the amount of stress a worker feels?

    <p>Only a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of a poor fit between a person and the environment?

    <p>Increased strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of a good person–job fit?

    <p>Reduced stress and fewer strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who found that a poor fit between a person and the environment was frequently associated with increased strains?

    <p>French and colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a good person–environment fit for poorly performing employees?

    <p>Greater depression and physical health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that emphasizes the importance of matching a person's skills and abilities with the job requirements?

    <p>Person-job fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following researchers did not formally emphasize perception in their model?

    <p>Karasek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an “active” job and a “low-strain” job?

    <p>Active jobs have high psychological demands, while low-strain jobs have low psychological demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of job is characterized by high psychological demands and low control?

    <p>High-strain job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor in the demand-control model that affects job satisfaction?

    <p>Job control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the demand-control model, which type of job is most likely to lead to burnout?

    <p>High-strain job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of designing jobs that allow workers to have control over decisions, resources, or skills?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main finding of the study by Ganster, Fox, and Dwyer (2001) on the demand-control model?

    <p>Nurses with high control and low workload demands were healthier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the demand-control model in job design?

    <p>To create a balance between job demands and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of job is characterized by low psychological demands and low control?

    <p>Passive job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Person-Organization (P-O) Fit

    • Perceptions of poor person-organization fit are associated with higher levels of stress, job dissatisfaction, and intentions to quit one's job.
    • Favorable employee perceptions of person-organization fit correlate positively with intentions to remain with the organization and actual turnover.

    Person-Job Fit

    • Favorable employee perceptions of person-job fit correlate positively with job satisfaction and organizational commitment, but negatively with stress.

    Impact of Fit on Work Outcomes

    • Different types of fit have an influence on a variety of work outcomes, highlighting the importance of ensuring employees fit well in their jobs and have the necessary skills.

    Recruitment and Selection Processes

    • Fit can be increased through recruitment and selection processes that help applicants and those doing the hiring assess the likelihood that candidates will fit well in the job and organization.

    Person-Environment Fit

    • A good person-environment fit occurs when a person's skills and abilities match the requirements of the job and work environment.
    • The amount of stress a worker feels is influenced by perceptions of the demands made by the environment and by perceptions of their capability to deal with those demands.

    Consequences of Poor Fit

    • A poor fit between a person and the environment is frequently associated with increased strains, including stress, depression, and physical health problems.
    • Poorly performing employees who suffer from misfit are more likely to experience depression and physical health problems than high-performing employees.

    Demand-Control Model

    • The demand-control model suggests that jobs with high demands and low control can lead to high levels of stress and strain.
    • Jobs with high demands and high control can be beneficial for workers, as they allow them to participate actively in leisure activities and have control over decisions and resources.
    • The demand-control model has been applied to various samples, including nurses, and has been found to be a significant predictor of workload demands and personal control.

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    This quiz explores the concept of person-organization fit, including its effects on stress, job satisfaction, and employee turnover. It covers research on how perceptions of fit influence employee intentions and behavior.

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