Daily autonomy and job performance: Does person-organization fit act as a key resource?

In the present study, we integrate Person-Organization (P-O) fit and Job Demands-Resources theories to argue that P-O (i.e., value congruence between person organization) is a key resource facilitates accumulation activation of situational job resources. We hypothesize strengthens well-established positive relationship autonomy performance. Measures objective were obtained for 43 Norwegian naval cadets before embarking on training mission onboard sailing ship. During mission, measured daily self-reported as well peer-rated task contextual performance 30 consecutive days. As predicted, results multilevel modeling analyses showed (a) next- (but not same-) day performance, (b) (and stronger individuals high (vs. low) in fit. Moreover, effects – interaction noticeable several days after. discuss theoretical practical implications these findings.