Person-Organization Fit and Organizational Commitment in University Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Introduction: Commitment of staff is intangible asset that can highly provide better services. Since providing healthcare services is only possible through efficient human resources, this study evaluated the association between person-organization fit and organizational commitment of staff in university hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Methods: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional study which was conducted in 2011. All the staff employed in university hospitals and medical centers have been chosen. Firoozgar, Baharloo, Shariati and Hazrate Rasoul Hospitals were randomly selected as the study samples. Sample size (n = 180) distributed between the hospitals using the class-ratio method. Data were collected using person-organization fit (Scrogines) and organizational commitment (Myer and Allen) questionnaires, and their validity and reliability were evaluated. Data analysis was done through the Spearman-Pearson correlation test, Cronbach's alpha and Intra cross-correlation tests. Results: According to the study, the level of person-organization fit between staff was moderate (4.48). In the dimensions of organizational commitment, normative commitment (4.68) had the highest mean and continuous commitment (4.42) had the lowest mean. In general, organizational commitment among the staff has been in high levels. In addition, there was a statistical significant association between person-fit and affective commitment, continuance commitment, normative commitment and organizational commitment. Conclusion: Considering the important role of healthcare organizations and human resources for providing services and achieving conclusive goals, it is necessary to prove the association between person-organization fit and organizational commitment and policymaker must give more attention to the person-organization fit in attraction, selection and adjustability of staff. Keywords: Person-Organization Fit; Organizational Commitment; Personnel; Hospitals