Person-Organization Fit and the Theory of Work Adjustment: Implications for Satisfaction, Tenure, and Career Success.

Bretz, Robert D., Jr.; Judge, Timothy A.

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ERIC Number: EJ476947

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Publication Date: 1994

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Person-Organization Fit and the Theory of Work Adjustment: Implications for Satisfaction, Tenure, and Career Success.

Bretz, Robert D., Jr.; Judge, Timothy A.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v44 n1 p32-54 Feb 1994

Responses from 873 of 2,189 industrial relations graduates demonstrated that person-organization fit leads to higher levels of job satisfaction and career success measured by salary and job level. Respondents who fit better earned 20% higher salaries, worked at levels 11.6% higher, and reported 15% higher levels of satisfaction. (SK)

Descriptors: Congruence (Psychology), Job Satisfaction, Labor Turnover, Success, Vocational Adjustment, Work Environment

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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