The Evolving Psychological Contract

<p><b>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</b></p> <p>The learning objectives for this chapter are:</p> <p>1. To understand the concept of the contract and its relevance in today's workplace</p> <p>2. To understand the theoretical issues involved in understanding the psychological contract</p> <p>3. To be able to contrast traditional with new psychological contracts</p> <p>4. To become familiar with psychological contract typologies</p> <p>5. To understand the importance of managing psychological contracts for optimal employee and organisational performance</p> 6. To be able to discuss the implications of psychological contracts for human resource development.