Investigating the Relationship between Job Fit and Job Stress and Organizational Performance of Yasuj Health Center Personnel in the West of Iran

Stress of managers and employees of the organization reflected in the efficiency of the organization. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between job fit and stress, and organizational performance of Yasouj Health Center Personnel in the west of Iran.

This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted in Yasouj in the west of Iran in 2020.  The sample consisted of 196 managers, experts and staff in health centers of Yasouj who were selected using the convenience sampling method. The instrument used in this study was job Fit, job stress, and organizational performance questionnaires. Pearson correlation coefficient test and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze data by SPSS 20 and a significance level of less than 0.05.

There was a direct and significant relationship between job fit, personality and job stress and organizational performance (r = 0.633 and P-value = 0.00) (r = 0.612 and P-value = 0.00); there was a significant relationship between job fit and job stress (r = 0.881 and P-value = 0.00). Moreover, all components of job fit and job stress were able to predict organizational performance (p < 0.05). The variables of job stress and job fit had an effect on the organizational performance of the employees.

Considering the strong and positive relationship between job fit and stress and organizational performance, the results of the study can be used in management planning for job suitability and reducing the stress of employees, and improving their performance.