The Evolving Psychological Contract

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The learning objectives for this chapter are:

1. To understand the concept of the contract and its relevance in today's workplace

2. To understand the theoretical issues involved in understanding the psychological contract

3. To be able to contrast traditional with new psychological contracts

4. To become familiar with psychological contract typologies

5. To understand the importance of managing psychological contracts for optimal employee and organisational performance

6. To be able to discuss the implications of psychological contracts for human resource development.