Analysis

The Person-Environment Fit Scale was developed to measure the degree of correspondence between individual characteristics (such as skills, values, interests) and environmental characteristics (such as job demands, organizational culture).

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is to provide a comprehensive measurement of the fit between the individual and their work environment. Understanding this fit helps organizations identify areas that need improvement and develop strategies to enhance the alignment between employees and their jobs, which can lead to increased satisfaction, performance, and commitment.

Calibration

The scale includes statements that assess the fit of individuals with their job, the organization, the team, and the work environment. Participants rate their agreement or disagreement with the statements using a Likert scale.

References

Edwards, J. R. (1996). An Examination of Competing Versions of the Person-Environment Fit Approach to Stress. Academy of Management Journal, 39(2), 292-339.
Kristof-Brown, A. L., Zimmerman, R. D., & Johnson, E. C. (2005). Consequences of Individuals’ Fit at Work: A Meta-Analysis of Person-Job, Person-Organization, Person-Group, and Person-Supervisor Fit. Personnel Psychology, 58(2), 281-342.
Caplan, R. D. (1987). Person-Environment Fit Theory and Organizations: Commensurate Dimensions, Time Perspectives, and Mechanisms. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 31(3), 248-267.