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Framework to increase the quality of the job seekers’ employment decision Martin Ghisletti
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Literature and research says that…. •
Person-environment fit (P-E fit) is the compatibility between an individual and a work environment that occurs when their characteristics are well matched
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P-E fit – perception plays an important role for job satisfaction and hence employment quality and outcome
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Research shows that job seekers rarely undertake overall calculative comparisons between one’s core values and those of the organization
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Individuals make decisions to adapt their behavior based on perceived fit
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The use of multiple job information sources is positively related to applicant perceptions of P-E fit
Selected sources: (Chapman et al., 2005) (Kristof-Brown et al., 2005) (Edward et al., 2006) (Van Vunren et al., 2008) (Kammeyer-Mueller, 2007) (Saks&Ashford, 1997)
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Martin Ghisletti – masterthesis INSEAD eMBA in consulting&coaching for change
Framework
Values Goals
Needs
Ability
Organization
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Group
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Supervisor
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Sourc e
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Sourc e
Sourc e
Source
Experience
Sourc e
S o u r c e
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Organization Group Supervisor Function
Function* Job search - application
Personal analysis
Environment creation
Assessment map
Environment assessments
Job decision
* ‘Function’ as domain of the work environment is part of the P-E fit concept but not in the scope of this framework.
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Martin Ghisletti – masterthesis INSEAD eMBA in consulting&coaching for change
Person-environment fit (P-E fit) concept
Organization
Group
Supervisor
Function*
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Person-organization (P-O) fit: congruence of the personality traits, beliefs and values of the employee with the culture, strategic needs, norms and values of the organization. Person–group (P-G) fit: similarity between the newcomer and members of his or her immediate work group. Person–supervisor (P-S) fit: congruence between supervisor and subordinates personality dimensions, values and goals.
Person-function (P-F) fit: relationship between a person’s characteristics and those of the job or the tasks that are performed at work
* ‘Function’ as domain of the work environment is part of the P-E fit concept but not in scope of this framework.
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Martin Ghisletti – masterthesis INSEAD eMBA in consulting&coaching for change
Personal analysis systematic ‘personal analysis’ as a starting point to help job seekers elaborate the various factors which will influence the job search Values
Needs Goals Ability
Experience
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Personal analysis: summary Primary goal?
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Personal needs?
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Personal values?
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Personal strength/weakness?
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Experience from prior employment? (organization, work group, supervisor)
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Martin Ghisletti – masterthesis INSEAD eMBA in consulting&coaching for change
Environment creation This step within the framework is titled ‘environment creation’ and shall enable the job seeker comprehensively elaborate expectations towards a future work environment which is based on the personal analysis and covers all domains of work environment.
Requirements towards a future work environment
Values
Organization
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Work group
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Needs Goals
Ability Experience
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Environment creation Requirements towards ‘organization’ Characteristics
description/example
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. …
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Environment creation Requirements towards ‘work group’ Characteristic/structure
description/dxample
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. …
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Environment creation Requirements towards ‘supervisor’ Expected traits/values/skills
description/example
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. …
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Environment creation - summary Requirements towards a future work environment
Organization
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Work group
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Supervisor
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Martin Ghisletti – masterthesis INSEAD eMBA in consulting&coaching for change
Assessment map: collection of information sources To assess a work environment, the job seeker needs according information sources. The ‘assessment map shall create awareness, deliver ideas and especially encourage individuals to deliberately assess the work environment during the job search and application.
Organization
Website/ brochure
Role/talk with HR
Initial visit
Kununu.com usw.
Group
Narratives
Team structure
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Company tour Talk with team
Predecessor? Team demography (age/tenure..)
Supervisor
Search
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Talk w. Indiv. team members
Talk with Supervisor ……
Response to application
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Contract negotiation
Application
Narratives
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Contract
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Planning of environment assessment
Requirements Website/ broschure
Organization
Group
Supervisor
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Narratives*
Kununu.com usw.
Company tour*
team structure
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Contract negotiatio n
Talk with team* Talk w. Indiv. team members*
Predecessor?
team demography (age/tenure..)
… … …
Talk with Supervisor
Response to application
Job search
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role/talk with HR
Initial visit*
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application
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contract
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