A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PERSON-JOB FIT OF TEACHERS AT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL

This study was conducted to assess: person-job fit of teachers at the higher secondary school level; to compare the person-job fit of teachers regarding (gender, rural/ urban, qualification, job pay scale, and job experience) at the higher secondary level. The study is anchored by the person-job fit theory, which is derived from Holland's theory of Career Choice. The research design of the study was comparative and descriptive; a survey method and a quantitative approach were used. The population of this study was all 6200 teachers (3000 male and 3200 female) working in the public sector of higher secondary schools. The sample of 200 (90 male and 110 female) teachers was chosen by means of a stratified random sampling technique. The person-job fit scale of Saks& Ashforth (2002) was used in the study. The data were analyzed by applying the Mean, t-test, Anova by using SPSS. Findings of this study indicated that teachers at the higher secondary level showed a positive attitude towards, person-job fit of teachers at the higher secondary school level. The results also revealed that no significant demographic difference was found in the person-job fit of teachers with respect to gender, rural/urban, and qualification, whereas, significant demographic difference was found regarding the job pay scale and job experience of teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that at the time of hiring, the hiring or recruiting bodies may recruit persons for the teaching profession who are a good fit. In this way, resources and time may be saved because selecting the right person for the job may increase productivity, improve job performance, enhance efficiency, and have a positive impact on overall organizational success.