So why do organisations place an importance on P-O fit? Research has shown that Person organisation fit can be tied to three outcomes – Work attitudes, Turnover and job performance. If a person fits in the organisation, it is more likely that she would have higher levels of job satisfaction and organisational commitment increases. The Turnover or the rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced has a significant cost implication for any organisation. Hence, a person who fits in an organisation is less likely to leave it – leading to reduced turnover costs. Think about the organisation you feel you fit best in, and then think about where you did not – was there a difference in your performance at these two places? When people feel that they do not fit in they do put in an adequate amount of effort at work, leading to poor performance.
So the next time some organisation turns you down, pause. Instead of throwing yourself heart and soul into an existential crisis think about these things. Then feel free to sulk away.
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About the Author:
Pooja Wanpal considers reading the sole aim of her life. She is obsessed with trekking, pani puri, and adores travelling. She is a freelance content writer, and has penned the novel, ‘Love and Lokpal’. She is currently studying Human Resource Management and Labour Relations at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. She is also a part of the InsideIIM Student Team 2016-17.
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