Psychological Capital: A New Lens for Understanding Employee Fit and Attitudes

Authors

Milan D. Larson, University of Northern Colorado
Steven M. Norman, Colorado State University - Pueblo
Larry W. Hughes, Nebraska Wesleyan University
James B. Avey, Central Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department or Administrative Unit

Management

Publication Date

2013

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not the similarities between employees’ and their leaders’ psychological capital () adds to the understanding of person-organization fit, employee engagement, and job satisfaction. This study examines working adults (N=1002), mostly from the U.S. Results indicate that the insights to understanding person-to-organization fit are enhanced when employees’ and leaders’ PsyCap levels are similar. While the concept of fit between employees and their work environment is not new, this is the first empirical assessment considering the extent of PsyCap similarity between leaders and followers as it relates to person-to-organization fit. Implications from this study as well as recommendations for future studies are discussed.

Comments

This article was originally published in International Journal of Leadership Studies. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

Recommended Citation

Larson, M. D., Norman, S. M., Hughes, L. W., & Avey, J. B. (2013). Psychological Capital: A New Lens for Understanding Employee Fit and Attitudes. International Journal of Leadership Studies, 8(1), 29-43.

Journal

International Journal of Leadership Studies

Rights

© 2013 Regent University School of Business & Leadership