The Psychological Contract: Managing And Developing Professional Groups: Managing and developing professional groups - Couverture souple

George, Christeen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0335216129 ISBN 13 : 9780335216123

Editeur : Open University Press, 2009

Synopsis

• What is the psychological contract?
• How do the psychological contracts of professional workers change over time?
• Do professional workers feel more committed to their profession or to their employing organization?
• Can psychological contracts be 'managed'?

These are some of the key questions addressed by this book in its examination of the role played by the psychological contract in the developing careers of professional workers.

The book seeks to make sense of the organizational experiences of the professional worker by drawing on several areas of research, including the psychological contract, social identity theory, theories of career development and retention. The author uses real-life examples and short case studies to situate psychological theory within organizations.

Beginning with an introduction of the history and concept of the psychological contract, the book provides an overview of the major areas of research. However it goes beyond a simple description to focus on the careers of professional workers, from factors influencing the entrance into a profession, to the process of developing professional identities and career progression.

The developing professional career may involve a progression to managerial responsibilities which can lead to organizational conflict. The book offers insights into the influence of the psychological contract when it comes to critical career decisions, including a discussion of the consequences of psychological contract violation. Finally the role of HR is examined with reference to the 'management' of the psychological contract and the retention of key professional workers within organizations.

The book is key reading for all psychology students, especially those specializing in occupational, organizational, work and business psychology. It will also be of interest to HR students and HR professionals, business students and health professionals.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Christeen George is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and is the Programme Director of the MSc in Occupational/Organisational Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Open University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0335216129
• ISBN 13: 9780335216123
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 174
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible