Unit 3 - Module 3

Question 1

attracion-selection-attrition (ASA)

Answer 1

a theory holding that (1) individuals are attracted to organizations whose members are similar to themselves in terms of personality, values, interests, and other attributes; (2) organizations are more likely to select those who possess knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to the ones their existing members possess; and (3) over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave.
is a theory that outlines how employees join and leave organizations based on three interrelated dynamic processes: attraction, selection, and attrition.

Question 2

attraction

Answer 2

mechanism by which employees align and are drawn to organizations that match individual culture, preferences and working style.

Question 3

selection

Answer 3

mechanism by which organizations choose employees for a specific role and/or fit

Question 4

attrition

Answer 4

the unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work force due to resignations, retirement, sickness, or death.

Question 5

person-organization fit

Answer 5

the degree to which a person’s values, personality, goals, and other characteristics match those of the organization.

Question 6

person-job fit

Answer 6

the degree to which a person’s skill, knowledge, ablitities, and other characteristics match the job demands.

Question 7

personality

Answer 7

the relatively stable feelings, thoughts and behavioral patterns a person has