Person-organization fit in Japan: A longitudinal study of the effects of clan culture and interdependence on employee well-being

• DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-05389-0
• Publication Date: 2023-12-13T11:02:04Z
• Authors: Y. Watanabe; K. Takemura; M. Nakayama; M. S. Gobel; H. Domae; Y. Uchida
• Keywords: Clan; Harmony (Music)

Abstract Studies of person-organization fit (P-O fit) have shown that a between the values individual and organization leads to higher job satisfaction. Here, we extended past research by investigating P-O on employees’ well-being. We tested what characteristics person contributed an effective in Japan. Specifically, examined role levels interdependence perceptions their organizational contexts as clan culture or market culture. This allowed us test type formed for employees with highly interdependent cultural A longitudinal survey 456 workers Japan conducted 2021 2022 revealed culture—organizational emphasizing interpersonal harmony—was positively related well-being, effects were stronger high interdependence. Conversely, competition achievement—was unrelated In fact, it was negatively those well-being who scored Taken together, these results showed depended It seems (P) (O) provide ideal Japanese companies.