Which Statement Is True of a Psychological Contract

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of a psychological contract?

• A) A psychological contract describes spoken expectations that are widely held by employers and employees.
• B) In the new version of the psychological contract, organizations manage the career paths for their employees.
• C) In the traditional version of the psychological contract, organizations expected employees to take more responsibility for their own careers, from seeking training to balancing work and family.
• D) A psychological contract is a display of how the company is performing on specific HR metrics, such as productivity and absenteeism.
• E) A psychological contract is not formally put into words.

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Definitions:

Individual Accountability

The principle that each person is responsible for their own actions and outcomes.

Communication

The act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.

Task Maturity

Refers to the level of ability and willingness of an individual or group to effectively complete a specific task or job.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.