Evaluating the Relationship between Individual-Organization Fit and Job Satisfaction among Nursing Managers in University Hospitals of Isfahan, Iran

Human resource is one of the most important resources of an organization. Since the attempt of anyone is depend upon his motivation and satisfaction، these are important prerequisites to do the right things. The more the individual-organization fit، the more and the finer the job consequences will be. This study aimed to determine the relationship between individual-organization fit and job satisfaction of nursing managers. This was a descriptive-correlative study. The statistical population included nursing managers in university hospitals of Isfahan، Iran. The method of sampling was census (n = 150). Data collection tools included two standard questionnaires of individual-organization fit and job satisfaction. The content validity was verified and the reliability of individual-organization fit questioner was 0. 92’ and for job satisfaction it was 0. 86. For data analysis both descriptive and inferential statistics were used containing frequency percentage، mean، standard deviation، Pearson correlation coefficient، t-test and multiple regression test. The level of interest and job characteristics were higher than mean score and the personality، skill and knowledge level were lower than mean score. In general، person fit level was lower than mean score among components of individual-organization fit. Moreover، components of organization fit were higher than the mean level. Among job satisfaction components، opportunity component was higher than the mean level and the colleagues، income، organization type and job component were lower than mean level. In general، job satisfaction components were lower than the mean level. Finally، there was a positive and significant correlation between individual-organization fit and job satisfaction. Multivariable regression showed that there was a significant correlation between individual-organizations fit and job satisfaction. Since the degree of individual-organizations fit and job satisfaction level was less than the average score in nursing managers which will eventually lead to lower efficiency and effectiveness of their performances and activities، the hospital managers must be careful in selecting human resources and go along with the individual-organizations fit parameters and provide necessary conditions required for the fulfillment of the organization objectives.