Antecedents and consequences of psychological contracts: Does organizational culture really matter?

Abstract

Exploring the role of psychological contracts, this study proposes that different organizational cultures are associated with relational psychological contracts compared to transactional contracts while both types of contracts serve as mediators. While clan cultures positively impact relational contracts and are negatively associated with transactional contracts, hierarchical cultures have the reverse effect. In addition, psychological contract types mediate the two culture types' relationship to both organizational commitment and employee yearly earnings. In sum, clan cultures relate to more positive organizational outcomes than hierarchical cultures, a finding which as implications for future research and practice.Psychological contracts Relational contracts Transactional contracts Organizational culture Clan culture Hierarchy culture Affective commitment Yearly earnings