핵심자기평가와 직무만족간의 관계에 대한 개인-직무 부합의 매개효과

This study examines the mediating effect of the person-job fit on the relationship between core self-evaluations and job satisfaction. The empirical analysis was performed based on survey data from 234 employees working in firms of Chemical industry at Ulsan Metropolitan City by using structural equation model. The main findings of the study are as follows: First, the core self-evaluations was positively related to the person-job fit and job satisfaction. Second, we also found that there was a positive relationship between the person-job fit and employee's job satisfaction. Thus, the hypothesis of person-job fit as a mediator was supported. This study contributes to deepen our understanding of employee's job satisfaction by suggesting an alternative theoretical model regarding how core self-evaluations and person-job fit work to motivate employee's job satisfaction. The practical implication of this study includes that developing proper job design, placement, and job conditions fit for personal characteristics are important for promoting employee's job satisfaction. Some limitations of this study and considerations for future studies were also discussed.