Exploring the Psychological Contract of the Canadian Forces

Abstract

After five years of public scrutiny as a result of the ill fated Somalia mission, coupled with significant downsizing of both manpower and budgets, there appears to be a growing disconnect between the members of the Canadian Forces, the military leadership, and the Government of Canada. This paper uses the theory of psychological contracting to explore the culture of the Canadian Forces (CF) as a means of determining what the CF expects from its members and, conversely what CF members expect to give to the CF. The paper also attempts to quantify what CF members expect from the Canadian Forces in return for services rendered. The models of culture and expectation have then been used to examine possible areas of contract breach. Finally, recommendations are made on how to solidify the relationship between the CF and its members.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363948

Entities

People

  • Glenn D. Nordick

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Administrative Personnel
  • Agreements
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Societies
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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