Table 1.
Important definitions of the components of person–organisation and person–group fit
| Term | Definition | Associated key terms |
| Supplementary/similarity fit | Compatibility in which the individual and the environment are congruent (eg, similar values, personality or goals)15 21 | Fit, congruence, similarity fit, compatibility |
| Complementary fit | Fit in which the individual or organisation fills a gap in, adds something unique to or ’makes whole' the other21 22 33 | Uniqueness |
| Needs–supplies fit | A feeling of fit in which the needs, inclinations or requirements of the person are fulfilled by the work environment15 88 | Supplies–values fit* |
| Demands–abilities fit | Fit in which the individual has the capabilities and capacity to meet the demands of the environment.15 | Not applicable |