The purpose of this study is to analyze the mediating effects of affective commitment in the relationship between person-organization fit and organizational identification. The paper develops a conceptual framework based on a theory and literature review. Person-organization fit was approached as the degree of similarity between the personal values and organizational values. The group of participants is employees from different companies that belong to different sectors. Research scale was answered by 285 participants and statistical package is used to test hypothesis and research questions. According to results of regression analysis, the mediating variable role of affective commitment is supported in the relationship between person-organization fit and organizational identification. The findings imply that managers should pay attention the person-organization value fit when selecting new employees.
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