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Feb 3, 2012 · The purpose of this paper is to discuss these manifestations prior to comparing the notion of social contract with psychological contract based on two criteria: an anthropology of the...
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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.
There has been a debate about the definition of psychological contracts, and recent research shows a growing interest in the dynamics and interactions between employees and employers and the effect on that relationship.
psychological contract. The early approaches of Argyris, Levinson and Schein towards conceptualising the psychological contract as a form of social exchange rested upon the need to understand the role of and subjective indeterminate interactions between two parties: employer and employee. To this end, the
We highlight the practical implications of research to date on psychological contracts and end with directions for future research to include the need for greater attention given to ideological currency, employee health, polycontextual approaches, the role of psychological needs, and post-breach/violation.
psychological contracts are defined as exchange relationships, then social exchange theory is thought to be an appropriate and relevant theoretical basis. For the purpose of this research however, psychological contracts are defined as mental models. The content of this mental model is the exchange relationship between employee and employer.
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Feb 18, 2016 · In prior research, the study of EOR has been based on social exchange theory, and the psychological contract (PC) has played a central role in understanding this crucial aspect of organizational life.