Perceived Person-organization and Person-job Fit Theory's Application in Human Resources Management: A Review of Recent Researches

Perceived fit means individuals' subjective assessments of the match between their own characteristics and those of the job and organization. This thesis review the development of perceived person-organization and person-job fit theory's application in recent researches and discuss it at two stages: pre-entry and post-entry into organization. And this thesis review studies on application of perceived fit in four human resources management processes: job seeker's perceived fit and its functions on job choice decisions; recruiters' perceived applicant fit and their hiring decisions; employees' perceptions of fit and its functions on work outcomes; the impact of socialization on Employees' perceptions of fit. Furthermore, considerations for future research are discussed.