Person–organization fit and the war for talent: does diversity management make a difference?
- 1 July 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in The International Journal of Human Resource Management
- Vol. 16 (7), 1195-1210
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09585190500144038
Abstract
This study investigates the importance of diversity management in applicants' job choice decisions. According to the person–organization fit theory, individuals make assessments of fit between their personal values and the values of the organizations, and they make job choice decisions based on these assessments. A survey of 113 MBA job seekers concluded that women and ethnic minorities found diversity management to be important when accepting offers of employment. In addition, high achievers and new immigrants rated organizations with diversity management as more attractive as potential employers. The findings suggest a need to place a higher emphasis on diversity management in women and minority applicant attraction.Keywords
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