Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Professor, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

This research was carried out with the aim of determining the relationships between the five–fits with job stress and considering moderating role of personality. The design was descriptive and correlational. The statiscally population was included all employees of PolyAcril Company of Iran (800 persons) in 2018. The sample size was (260) estimated by random sampling to the class proportional to the sample size applying. The measurement instruments consisted of person-Job fit (PGF), person-organozition fit (POF), Person-vocation fit (PEF) person-group fit (PGF), person-career fit (PCF), Job stress (JS) and big five personality questionnaire (BFPQ). Data were analyzed with the use of descriptive and Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) using PLS smart software. Results revealed that there is a significant relationships between the person – group fit and stress, five fits and job stress. also five fits and job with moderating role of component personality openness. In this research From among the five fits and personality characteistics, the person- group fit and the component personality openness played a key role at reducting stress. It is recommended that company management reduce stress of their staff play by applay the structural model.

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