Compare and contrast person–organization fit and person–job fit.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Should include parts of the following:
There are different forms of how a person fits into their work environment and two types
of PE fit are important: person–organization (PO) fit, which is the match between the person and the organization and person–job (PJ) fit, which is the match between the
person and the job.
Person–organization (PO) fit is viewed as the match between a person’s individual
values and those of the organization they work for. PO fit is often considered in the
context of recruiting employees who will “fit in” with the organizational culture.
Organizations seek applicants that embrace their organizational culture and values. Job
candidates are interested in working for an organization that has values similar to their
own. This is because people are attracted to and trust others that they view as being
similar to themselves. Good fit is the result of better communication among employees,
increased predictability, interpersonal attraction, and trust in the organization, with trust
being the key component that explains the positive outcomes of PO fit. Research
evidence shows that good PO fit is positively related to job satisfaction, organizational
commitment and job performance. Employees feel a sense of psychological ownership
for their work because they feel a sense of belonging and experience the organization
as a place that makes them feel comfortable, positive, and safe. Also, employees that
feel they fit well with the values of the organization are also less likely to quit.
Good person–job (PJ) fit occurs when job characteristics are aligned with employees’
personality, motivations, and abilities. The concept of PJ fit also includes the fit with the
work group and the supervisor. PJ fit is comprised of two forms. The first is
demands–abilities (DA) fit, which refers to the compatibility between the employee’s
knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the demands of the job. In other words, the job
characteristics are neither too easy nor too difficult for the abilities of the employee; they
match. The second type of fit refers to the extent to which the job supplies the
employee’s needs and is therefore called needs–supplies (NS) fit. This form of PJ fit
addresses whether the job fulfills the employee’s needs for interesting work and a sense
of meaning in their work.