The Role of Psychological Contracts in Recruitment and Retention
Abstract
In recent years, the availability of attractive employment opportunities has made it more difficult for many organizations to attract and retain highly qualified individuals. Thus, recruitment and retention are two of the most important issues facing organizations today. This research seeks to better understand the role that psychological contracts play in recruitment and retention. Specifically, this report details the results of three independent data collections. The first data collection examines the role of psychological contracts in recruitment and retention using a sample of recent college graduates and tracking them over the first 18 months of their careers. This project is ongoing. The second data collection examines the antecedents and consequences of psychological contract breach among 237 individuals working in a variety of organizations. Specifically, this study investigates individual differences, two forms of relationship quality, and supervisor-subordinate relational demography as antecedents of psychological contract breach. In addition, it also examines the effects of psychological contract breach on employee performance. The third data collection examines the effects of psychological contract breach on multiple forms of commitment using a sample of 107 union members. This study suggests that while psychological contract breach may damage the employment relationship, it may simultaneous strengthen the bonds between em lo ees and their union.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 23, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA410111
Entities
People
- William H. Turnley
Organizations
- Kansas State University