Exploring the effects of the psychological contract on organisational commitment and employee engagement in a restructured organisational environment: the case of selected hospitals in the Eastern Cape province

Stofile, Phakama Phumla Bernadette

Title: Exploring the effects of the psychological contract on organisational commitment and employee engagement in a restructured organisational environment: the case of selected hospitals in the Eastern Cape province
Creator: Stofile, Phakama Phumla Bernadette
Subject: Industrial management -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Psychology, Industrial -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Organizational behavior -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Personnel management -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Date Issued: 2015
Date: 2015
Type: Thesis
Type: Masters
Type: M Admin
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/1984
Identifier: vital:27591
Description: This study investigated the impact of organisation restructuring on the psychological contract and the effects on employee engagement and organisational commitment. The study focused on employees from selected health care institutions. The sample consisted of 156 employees from the selected health care institutions. Results indicated positive relationships between employee engagement, psychological contract and organisational commitment. The researcher recommended a better understanding of the manner in which individuals interpret various inducements where would clearer prescriptions be provided. Therefore, employers were advised to be aware of employees’ values and attempt to address them as they are important
Format: 89 leaves
Format: pdf
Publisher: University of Fort Hare
Publisher: Faculty of Management and Commerce
Language: English
Rights: University of Fort Hare

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