Implications of differences in psychological contracts for human resource management
- 1 December 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
- Vol. 5 (4), 501-509
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13594329608414875
Abstract
This article addresses the role psychological contracts can play in human resources management. Differences between part-time and full-time workers, male and female employees, and supervisors and subordinates concerning the psychological contract are presented. The implications of using the psychological contract in human resources practices are discussed.Keywords
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