The evolution of psychological contract research and the missing linking of the developing world

Whilst many studies of the psychological contract and its breaches are set in a Western context, this paper focuses on the evolution of psychological contract research and the missing link of the developing world. In an era of globalization which is seeing the emergence of developing economies such as China and India that have overtaken many western countries economically, it is worth looking at how the psychological contract is exemplified in those economies about which little such research has been conducted. The article also found that the context of high unemployment, unsatisfactory working conditions, absence of trade unions and the cultural context in which loyalty are significant, could well be parameters that shape the notion of psychological contract differently in the developing world

Our White Assessment: Minimising inequality in higher education for international students

UK universities most often use a localized approach, primarily ‘white’ and ‘euro-centric’, for various assessments and as a benchmark for grading all students, including international students. How do international students find predominantly white assessment processes during their degrees in UK universities? The variant nature of international students, their ability, and more importantly, their life experiences are being overlooked in current assessment practice. In the contexts of decolonising the curriculum and Black Lives Matter (BLM) movements, the work presented here argues that it is now time to overcome this inequality in higher education in UK universities. While UK universities host, and to some extent rely upon, a large number of international students, this is time to act on this issue to provide high quality yet inclusive teaching and learning experience for international students as a distinct group. This can be achieved by reflecting on the needs of international students and diversifying the current assessment process that includes wider contexts beyond Europe/West. Despite the focus on UK universities, the topic has a much wider significance

Changing Contours of Psychological Contract Research: Can the Developing World Offer New Perspectives?

The psychological contract has been a feature in organizational studies for few decades. While key authorities in the field have extensively addressed the ramifications of psychological contract breach, much of their evidence is drawn from the West. This article posits that there is a missing link because perspectives from the Global South are not represented proportionately. The paper’s argument for specific psychological contract research in developing countries derives from the conceptualization of a new world deemed global. The emergence of China and India, etc. to global players signals the criticality of examining the exemplification of the psychological contract in socio-cultural spheres outside the West. The contribution of the article centres on the clarification of culture as a critical importance in theorizing the psychological contract. We found that culture is a key determinant of the form and functioning of the psychological contract in contexts where allegiance, kinship, social networks impact on employment relations, working conditions, etc. The research provides a systematic framework outlining various strands in the evolution of psychological contract research

The future of the psychological contract in a non-western context: The case of Bangladesh

This paper investigates the implications of psychological contract breach on employees’ retention and their individual performance in a non-western context where critical parameters such as employee loyalty to individual managers, high unemployment, unsatisfactory working conditions and absence of effective trade unions can present themselves as critical variable in our understanding of the psychological contract. The extant literature in the field of organisational psychology, and in relation to the psychological contract, has predominantly focused on adopting main effects approach in investigating the psychological contract-outcome relationships. In so doing various individual and situational variables were largely ignored (Agarwal and Bhargava, 2013). This paper attempts to fill some of the vacuum left in the field

Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Online Recruitment Processes in the Vietnamese Food and Beverage Industry

This paper examines the effect of CSR perceptions on online recruitment practices and outcomes in the Vietnamese food and beverage sector. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seventeen participants, including CEOs, HR (human resource) staff and store managers. The results show that CSR perception varies and is exemplified through employee-related activities, ethical products, environment, philanthropy, and international standards. The study is novel in establishing that, despite high unemployment in developing economies, CSR communication in online recruitment sites impacts job applicants’ choice of company. While the strategic potency of CSR has been established, this study brings to light its critical significance for human resources processes, particularly online recruitment, in an emerging economy context. The study has considerable implications for practitioners and researchers, suggesting the necessity to strategically manage the interface between CSR and online recruitment

Negative Effects of the Urban River Pollution on the Environment and Human Health in Bangladesh

Based on research findings, Bangladesh’s river water, crucial for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use, has long been in a terrible situation. There have been numerous instances of significant contamination in the waterways surrounding Dhaka city, including the Buriganga River, and in Chattogram city, including the Karnaphuli River, over the past 40 years. The existing data demonstrate that other urban rivers, particularly Karatoa, Teesta, Rupsa, Pasur, and Padma, are also in severe condition due to the disposition of huge pollutants. Contaminants flowing with the water have severely polluted the downstream areas of the rivers. High metal concentrations are frequently observed in river water during the dry season. In the Buriganga River and at certain locations in the Turag, Balu, Sitalakhya, and Karnaphuli Rivers, the presence of dissolvable oxygen (DO) is nearly zero. NO3, NO2, and PO4-3 pollution has also occurred in many rivers. Most rivers have Cr, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu, Cd, Mn, As, and Ni concentrations beyond the legal limit for drinking water. In contrast, some rivers have metal concentrations above the legal irrigation water limit. The majority of the rivers, particularly the peri-urban rivers in Dhaka city, Teesta, Korotoa, Rupsha, Karnaphuli, and Meghna Rivers, have significantly higher metal concentrations, according to sediment data. Metal concentrations in sediment are generally higher than USEPA standards in most rivers. Metal concentrations in fish and crops demonstrate metal bioaccumulation. The trend in metal concentration follows the order of water, fish, and sediment. It has been shown that crops irrigated with tainted water contain dangerous metals. The analysis of daily intake data on carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic substances reveals that consuming contaminated food can seriously impact human health

Manifesto for the future of work and organizational psychology

This manifesto presents 10 recommendations for a sustainable future for the field of Work and Organizational Psychology. The manifesto is the result of an emerging movement around the Future of WOP (seewww.futureofwop.com), which aims to bring together WOP-scholars committed to actively contribute to building a better future for our field. Our recommendations are intended to support both individuals and collectives to become actively engaged in co-creating the future of WOP together with us. Therefore, this manifesto is openand never“finished.”It should continuously evolve, based on an ongoing debate around our professional values and behavior. This manifesto is meant, first of all, for ourselves as an academic community. Furthermore, it is also important for managers, decision makers, and other stakeholders and interested parties,such as students, governments and organizations, as we envision what the future of WOP could look like, and it is only through our collective efforts that we will be able to realize a sustainable future for all of us

Exploring Fresh Insights in Psychological Contract Research: Unveiling Perspectives From the Global South

Extant literature in the psychological contract field has addressed the ramifications of psychological contract breach, much of the evidence is drawn from the West. Perspectives from the Global South are not represented in proportion. The emergence of China and India, etc. to global players signals the criticality of examining the psychological contract in socio-cultural spheres outside the West. The article’s contribution is clarifying culture and contexts as critical in theorizing modern inclusive psychological contract, transcending the West. It is found that culture is a key determinant of the form and functioning of the psychological contract in the Global South where allegiance, kinship, social networks impact on the perception and acceptance of employment relations and working conditions, etc. This means that, in many developing country contexts (despite perceived exploitation of workers by global players), there is limited association between psychological contract breach and employee turnover or organizational performance because the ‘divine’ helps manage post-psychological breach. </p

The impacts and challenges to host country Bangladesh due to sheltering the Rohingya refugees

Rohingya refugees are among the most persecuted people in the world. The Myanmar government has forced them to flee to Bangladesh a couple of times, and the recent atrocities of the Myanmar government have added insult to injury on the current crisis. Although the demographic vulnerability and socio-economic condition of Bangladesh do not suggest assuming extra responsibility, more than one million Rohingya refugees are currently staying in Bangladesh. As a result, Bangladesh faces many challenges and problems, along with social, environmental, legal and financial impacts. This paper aims to identify the impacts and challenges for Bangladesh due to the mass influx of Rohingya refugees. The paper also provides some recommendations to the world community, human rights activists and concerned authorities in order to resolve the refugee crisis permanently