Psychological Contracts in a Nontraditional Industry
通过对54名印度信息技术承包商的定性研究，揭示了非传统雇佣关系下心理契约的独特特征，如契约不完整、内容差异、频繁违约等，对心理契约理论发展有重要启示。
This research examined the employment contracts and experiences of information technology contractors working on H-1B visas for bodyshopping firms in the United States. Examination of these nontraditional workers allows for the emergence of insights that promote theory development on psychological contracts (PCs). In a qualitative study of 54 Indian contractors, we identified experiences that both contradict and further develop our currently limited understanding of the PC development process. Specifically, we found evidence of underdeveloped contracts, different PC content, missing PC elements, a high frequency of breach, PCs becoming more transactional over time, and the significant role of context in the PC development process. We discuss the implications of our findings related to these nontraditional workers for research on PCs.