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The relationship between psychological contract and voice behavior—a social exchange perspective

Authors: Khalid Rasheed Memon, Bilqees Ghani

Published in: Asian Journal of Business Ethics | Issue 2/2020

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Our study explores the relationship between psychological contract (fulfillment/violations) and voice behavior (promotive/prohibitive). The study encourages promoting the development of positive voice behavior since the promotive voice behavior of employees would help the organization to grow and improve as per industry standards especially during the upcoming hi-tech era. If the knowledge workers do not show positive voice behavior, it is difficult for organizations to compete and sustain in such an era of digitalization. A cross-sectional survey was conducted for the assessment/validation of the model. Data was collected through a single self-reported questionnaire, filled out by the 89 employees of two private banks, working in 8 different branches. Further, the relationships among variables have been analyzed using structure equation modeling. Results show a strong and positive relationship between psychological contract fulfillment and promotive voice behavior whereas a negative relationship is indicated upon the violations and breach of psychological contract. Job satisfaction/dissatisfaction was also tested as mediators between these variables. Future researchers may test the same in different geographical locations and demographic conditions, whereas various personality traits may also be tested since voice behavior is an individual decision. The study represents the first of its kind on the said topic especially in the Pakistani context.

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Title: The relationship between psychological contract and voice behavior—a social exchange perspective
Authors: Khalid Rasheed Memon
Bilqees Ghani
Publication date: 18-09-2020
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Asian Journal of Business Ethics / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 2210-6723
Electronic ISSN: 2210-6731
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13520-020-00109-4

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