Effects of person–organization fit on job satisfaction: the mediating role of organizational identification

Deniz S., ÇİMEN M.

Journal of Management Development, vol.44, no.5, pp.690-699, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/jmd-01-2025-0004
  • Journal Name: Journal of Management Development
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Educational research abstracts (ERA), INSPEC, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.690-699
  • Keywords: Hospital, Job satisfaction, Organizational identification, Person–organization fit
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose – It is important that employees experience job satisfaction (JS) in order for organizations to attain competitive advantages and remain successful. This study was undertaken with the aim of revealing the mediating role of organizational identification (OI) in the effects of person–organization (P–O) fit on JS. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted in Istanbul, Türkiye, from April 15, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The study data were obtained from employees of private hospitals and a total of 260 questionnaires were collected. Findings – Accordingly, it was found that P–O fit positively affected OI, while P–O fit and OI positively affected JS. Furthermore, OI had a mediating role in the effect of P–O fit on JS. Originality/value – The present study is valuable in terms of revealing the mediating role of OI in the effect of P–O fit on JS in private hospitals.