ISSN : 3049-1754 (PRINT) ISSN : 3048-8966 (ONLINE)
DETERMINING THE PERSON-ORGANIZATION'S FIT IN A CREATIVE JOB: MODERATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE NARCISSISM AND COGNITIVELY DIVERSIFIED TEAM
Kavya R , Dr Jain Mathew , Dr Rekha Hitha Aranha
Affiliations:
Research Scholar, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Associate Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
Abstract:
This study examined the effect of person-organization fit (P-O fit) on employee creativity, with a moderating role of narcissism and cognitively diversified teams. The person-organization fit theory is being used to create a conceptual model. An empirical and quantitative methodology was adopted, and the proposed hypotheses were tested using a sample of 354 employees from the Indian e-commerce industry. The findings revealed that utilization of specific skills, job crafting, and organizational support P-O fit. Consequently, P-O fit influences employee creativity. In addition, employee narcissism and cognitively diversified team are essential to achieve employee creativity. The study provides empirical evidence on the influence of P-O fit on the creativity of e-commerce employees.
Keywords:
P-O fit, E-commerce, job crafting, employee creativity
Publishing Chronology:
Received - 15/01/2026
Accepted - 18/05/2026
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