Read the article below and provide a written response to the following three sets of questions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/opinion/sunday/guess-who-doesnt-fit-in-at-work.html?_r=0
- Define “cultural fit”, “personal fit”, and “person-organization fit” (see Slide #20 of Class 2 course slides) in your own words. What are the similarities and differences between these three types of fit in organizations?
- Describe and explain the attraction-selection-attrition (ASA) model (see p. 62 in the textbook). What are the organizational implications of this model for maintaining organizational culture and managing organizational diversity?
- Based on the article and our class discussions of person-organization fit and the ASA model, how can managers use the concept of “fit” effectively in the hiring process? Be specific.