The psychological contract : managing and developing professional groups /

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Author / Creator:George, Christeen.
Imprint:Maidenhead, Berkshire ; New York : McGraw Hill Open University Press, 2009.
Description:160 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Series:Work and organizational psychology
Work and organizational psychology.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7980674
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ISBN:9780335216123 (pb)
0335216129 (pb)
9780335216130 (hb)
0335216137 (hb)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"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." --Book Jacket.
Table of Contents:
  • List of tables and figures
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1. Introducing the psychological contract
  • 2. Professional careers in the UK
  • 3. Contract formation and development: early socialization
  • 4. Transitions: from education to professional employment
  • 5. From professional employment to the mature career
  • 6. The psychological contract and critical career decisions
  • 7. Managing the psychological contract
  • 8. The future of the psychological contract and psychological contracts of the future
  • References