Psychological Contracts and Employment Equity Practices: A Comparative Study

Maharaj, Kamini, Ortlepp, Karen, Stacey, Anthony, Management Dynamics

ABSTRACT

Organisations in South Africa are facing numerous challenges related to the implementation of employment equity strategies. While compliance with the relevant legislation is imperative, the successful implementation of employment equity initiatives hinges on the organisation's ability to change the expectations of employees affected by employment equity initiatives, without negatively impacting on aspects of the employment relationship such as the psychological contract. The purpose of this exploratory study is to assess the extent to which the perceived influence of employment equity practices is related to the psychological contract and intention to leave in a sample of …

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Publication information: Article title: Psychological Contracts and Employment Equity Practices: A Comparative Study. Contributors: Maharaj, Kamini - Author, Ortlepp, Karen - Author, Stacey, Anthony - Author. Journal title: Management Dynamics. Volume: 17. Issue: 1 Publication date: January 1, 2008. Page number: 16+. © Southern African Institute for Management Scientists 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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