Open AccessAn Investigation of Psychological Contract in Undergraduate Students
Author(s) -
Li Li,
Jingya Zhang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of business and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1833-8119
pISSN - 1833-3850
DOI - 10.5539/ijbm.v16n9p98
Subject(s) - psychological contract , delegation , perception , psychology , human resource management , applied psychology , work (physics) , social psychology , medical education , management , engineering , medicine , economics , mechanical engineering , neuroscience
This study explores Chinese university students’ perception of psychological contract. Using questionnaires and a quantitative approach, the study indicates that money issues, rewarding work, delegation of authority and flexible working hours are of utmost importance to these students. The study participants will start their working lives in one or two years. Knowledge of their perceived psychological contract has implications for human resource management hoping to improve the relationship between employer and new hires.