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A Review of Psychological Contract
Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 1 Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- 2 Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Abstract
This thesis starts from the fuzzy sets and related concepts of Psychological Contract which includes its notion, content, dimension, formation and violation of the Psychological Contract. The writer puts forward some opinions on the basis of previous research achievements by native and foreign scholars. At the same time, the drawbacks, research focal points and trends in the future are pointed out.
KeywordsPsychological ContractDimensionFormationViolation
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