The better you fit the job, the better you are suited to the team. The case of Poland
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PJ fit, PG fit, supervisorAbstract
In the person-environment fit literature there is limited research on the effect that compatibility between an employee and his or her job exerts on the compatibility between the employee and the team he or she works in. This study sheds light on this relationship by revealing two mechanisms through which Person-Job (PJ) fit influences Person-Group (PG) fit. In the first mechanism, this influence is mediated by self-esteem and supervisor satisfaction, while in the second one, by interpersonal justice and social cohesion. Personality traits and gender are moderators. Both mechanisms are tested for demand-ability fit and need-supply fit, as well as for internal and external forms of team fit. The study uses conditional process analysis and data provided from a survey of 826 Poles with MA or BA degrees at productive age, i.e. 25–45 years old. The results show that meeting the needs of team members for Autonomy has a stronger impact on their positive behaviour than satisfying their expectations regarding Promotion. Employees who are given greater independence have better relationships with both their supervisor and their teammates.
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