Attraction – Selection – Attrition (ASA)

In this process the organization culture main by an employee being attracted to the organization where they will fit in. In other words, where the job applicant has a competitive nature that may feel comfortable and prefer to work in a company that is competitive in nature (Ganster, 2020). Furthermore, an employee with different personality traits finds different culture attractive. For example, employees who are traditional in personalities won’t prefer an innovative culture that employees who had an openness to experience (Robert E. Ployhart, 2006). Secondly, the process moves on to Selection where the candidates are looking for places where they will fit in (Robert E. Ployhart, 2006). These are organizations that stick to their skills or personalities that suits the company’s values for example Airlines, the hostesses are hired based on personality and attitude rather than specific job-related skills which are learned after being hired (Craik, 2000). Lastly Attrition; The elimination of a candidate who doesn’t fit into the expected culture (Craik, 2000).

The role of Attrition – Selection – Attrition

Figure 2: The role of Attrition – Selection – Attrition


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The Personnel Selective Charge (ASA) model examines the principles of adaptation to individual environments and provides an alternative perspective (B. Schneider, 1987). The ASA model takes a firm and individualistic position on the nature of organizational behaviour, defines the characteristics of the organization and emphasizes the characteristics of a person as a major determinant of organizational behaviour. The ASA summarizes research exploring critical propositions in Hypo Theory (Smith, D.B., & Paul, M.C., 2001). This study shows that individuals share similar biographical experiences within an organization and that individuals within different organizations differ in this regard Psyclnfo database 2020, and that of other organizations (B. Schneider, 1987). This study suggests that it provides basic support for the hypothesis that individuals within an organization tend to have personality homogeneity (Psyclnfo Database Report 2020).

 

 

 

References

Browns Capital PLC, 2018. Annual Report, Sri Lanka: s.n.

Craik, K. H., 2000. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2000-03972-003. Attraction–selection–attrition: Toward a person-environment psychology of organizations..

Gangster, D. C. &. J. J. R., 2020. Organization and occupation influences in the attraction–selection–attrition process. s.l.: American Psychological Association.

Robert E. Ployhart, J. A. W. a. K. B., 2006. https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2006.22083023. The Structure and Function of Human Capital Emergence: a Multilevel Examination of the Attraction-Selection-Attrition Model.

Wrong, K., 2020. Organizational Culture: Definition, Importance, and Development, USA: Achiever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Comments

  1. “Culture is the organization’s immune system.” — Michael Watkins

    Culture is a form of protection that has evolved from situational pressures. It prevents “wrong thinking” and “wrong people” from entering the organization in the first place. It says that organizational culture functions much like the human immune system in preventing viruses and bacteria from taking hold and damaging the body. The problem, of course, is that organizational immune systems also can attack agents of needed change, and this has important implications for on-boarding and integrating people into organizations.

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    1. Yes, Janaka It’s true, Organization culture is a form of protection that has evolved from situational pressures. It prevents "wrong thinking" and "wrong people" from entering the organization in the first place. It functions (Craik, 2000).

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  2. Hi Malinga, Google, an employer's ‘brand’, based on elements such as the culture, values and work performed in the organization, can be an important factor in attracting employees and enhancing the company's reputation as an employer (Bartram and Kramar, 2014).

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    1. Yes, Ranga, Google, an employer's 'brand' can be an important factor in attracting employees (Bartram and Kramar, 2014).

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  3. One of the main critical issue’s organizations facing today is employee attrition (Allen, 2010). Career development is one of the main human resource aspects that provide the opportunity for employees to continuously be a part in the diverse activities in the organization that develops employees (Shrm, 2012). Career development task includes succession planning (Broadbridge,2007), talent management (Shrm, 2012), leadership development (Day & Harisson 2007), structured career management and self-assessment (Baruch & Peiperl, 2000). Combined effect of training and development along with career development opportunities have a significant influence on employee retention (Juhdi, Pa'wan & Hansaram, 2013).

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    1. Agree with you Chamila, one of the main critical issue's organizations facing today is employee attrition. Career development task includes succession planning, talent management and leadership development. The combined effect of training and development along with career development opportunities have a significant influence on employee retention (Juhdi, Pa'wan & Hansaram, 2013).

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  4. The selection process picks up after individuals join an organization and involves ongoing evaluation of congruence between their interests and the organizations based on actual experience (Ryan et al., 2000). Things like work assignments, enacted values, and work climate provide new information that causes members to reevaluate congruence. This continual reassessment may change how each individual engages with the organization. A good person–organization fit is associated with increased job satisfaction and commitment. Conversely, perceived incongruence in interests or values can lead to dissatisfaction, reevaluation of the person–organization relationship, and, ultimately, turnover (Butler et al., 2015).

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    1. Yes, Malithra It’s true in addition after individuals enter an organization, the selection process picks up and includes continuous congruence assessment. Increased work satisfaction and dedication are correlated with a strong individual-organization fit. The perceived discrepancy in interests or values, on the other hand, can lead to dissatisfaction (Craik, 2000).

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  5. Hi Malinga, The ASA model states that organizations are more likely to select people who possess knowledge, skills and abilities that are similar to their existing members. This involves an organization and applicants both deciding on each other because of how well they meet each other's needs (Ployhart, Weekley, Baughman, 2006).

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    1. Thanks Kanishka agreed job satisfaction and engagement are associated with a good match for individual organizations. The disparity in preferences or values perceived (Craik, 2000).

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  6. Hi Malinga, organizations are the functions of the people they belong to. According to Schneider, this statement is one of the outcomes of the theory of attraction-selection- Attrition, which is a three-part model that explains how individuals' collective characteristics define how they fit into an organization (Schneider, 1987). This model consists of three stages: attraction, selection and attrition, in addition a cycle that shows why people are attracted to an organization, why they are best suited for an organization, and how they leave if they find that over time their personal needs do not fit (Schneider, 1987).

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    1. Hi Eranga I completely agree with you further this argument, according to Schneider, is one of the findings of the Attraction-Selection-Attrition theory. The theory describes how the collective features of people determine how they fit into an organization (Schneider, 1987).

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