THE EFFECTS OF P-O ETHICAL FIT, EXPECTED PAY AND CORPORATE IMAGE ON JOB CHOICE DECISION

Abstract

Our research extends the current recruiting relevant studies by identifying how intrinsic (person-organization ethical fit, P-O ethical fit) and extrinsic factors (pay level and perceived corporate image) influence job choice decision solely and interactively. A 2×2 between-subjects experimental design was conducted with 210 graduating students in Taiwan, and written scenarios were used to simulate a job choice setting.  These scenario cases are related to hotels which focus on environmentally relative corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.  The results show a significant difference in job offer acceptance rates among job seekers with diverse P-O ethical fit and the effect of P-O ethical fit on perceived corporate image was partially supported.  The following discussion and suggestion will be made to provide ideas for recruiting management and it will also contribute to academic research.