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Employees who believe their psychological contract is fair (i.e., they receive as much as they give) are generally more motivated and committed to their work and the company’s wider goals and more likely to go above and beyond to perform.
Unlike the legal contract of employment, the psychological contract is not tangible. It’s built on the everyday actions and statements made by one party and how they are interpreted by the other. This factsheet explores the psychological contract in the context of the employment relationship.
Key Takeaways. Psychological contracts are unwritten agreements between employees and employers. They significantly impact employee engagement, motivation, and retention. Fairness and trust are fundamental to strong psychological contracts. Effective communication is vital for managing expectations.
What is a psychological contract? The term psychological contract refers to the often unspoken set of expectations and assumptions that two parties (employees and the organisation, its leaders and managers) have of each other about things like how they will behave and act.
Key Takeaways. The psychological contract is an unwritten set of expectations in an employment relationship. It includes mutual beliefs between employer and employee beyond the formal work contract. Understanding this contract helps in fostering trust, fairness, and commitment.
This resource covers the theory of psychological contracts in organizational employment - and wider 'psychological contracting' in relationships, communications and societies - and the psychological contract 'iceberg' diagram.
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Mar 23, 2011 · In this context, the "psychological contract" -- an unwritten pact that complements the economic arrangement between the employee and the company and defines the psychological commitment between ...