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Psychological contract as precursor for turnover and self-employment

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  • Rosalie van Stormbroek
  • Rob Blomme

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of psychological contract (PC) fulfilment and violation on turnover intention and self-employment intentions. Design/methodology/approach - A sample of 132 Dutch organizationally employed individuals was used to test the effect of PC fulfilment on turnover intention and self-employment intention. Also, mediation effects of violation on the relation between PC fulfilment and turnover intention and its effect on the relation between PC fulfilment and self-employment intention were examined. Findings - Consistent with existing literature, the results show that lower ratings for PC fulfilment and feelings of violation of this contract can explain intentions to leave. Moreover, the results demonstrate that lower ratings for PC fulfilment are also related to self-employment intentions. This relationship is partly mediated by turnover intentions. Research limitations/implications - This research measured intention to turnover, thus not the actual turnover. In addition, self-employment was measured by means of a self-designed scale. Practical implications - Managing the PC is a delicate but crucial process to prevent valuable employees from leaving the organization. Originality/value - The paper contributes to the literature on PC fulfilment and employee attitude. In addition, little is known about the influence of PC fulfilment on an employee’s intention to pursue self-employment.

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  • Rosalie van Stormbroek & Rob Blomme, 2017. "Psychological contract as precursor for turnover and self-employment," Management Research Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(2), pages 235-250, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:mrrpps:mrr-10-2015-0235
    DOI: 10.1108/MRR-10-2015-0235
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    1. Indu Rao, 2021. "Psychological Contract for Human Development and Organizational Sustainability," Business Perspectives and Research, , vol. 9(3), pages 415-426, September.
    2. Muhammad Ali Raza & Noor Ul-Hadi & Majid Khan & Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, 2022. "Behavioral Orientation to Organizational Justice: Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics and Trust in Leader in Tourism Industry," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 22(4), pages 1279-1296, December.

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