The moderating effect of person–organization fit on the relationship between job stress and deviant behaviors of frontline employees

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between job stress and deviant behaviors, which include organizational frontline deviance, moderating effect person–organization (P-O) fit on these relationships. Design/methodology/approach sample consists 259 employees working in Surabaya, Indonesia. Respondents were asked complete a questionnaire distributed by survey assistants. This present study conducts partial least squares structural equation modeling hypotheses. Findings results indicate that has positive correlations with deviance. P-O deviance; lower fit, stronger does not moderate Practical implications Companies must be more careful recruitment selection process continuously perform activities communicate their values norms employees. Originality/value introduces employees' been revealed previous studies. It provides an understanding importance considering compatibility individual as one company's efforts reduce stressed responses engaging workplace