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Differences between private and public sector employees’ psychological contracts

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  • Willem, A.
  • Devos, A.

  • Buelens, M.

    (Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School)

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The extent to which private and public sector employees differ in the importance they attach to different types of inducements being part of their employment deal and their evaluations of these inducements is studied. We focus on five content dimensions of the psychological contract: career development opportunities, job content, financial rewards, social atmosphere and respect for private life. Data from a survey of 4956 Belgian employees show that, compared to private sector employees, public sector employees are motivated by other inducements. In particular, they attach less importance to career development opportunities and financial rewards promises in their psychological contracts, and perceive these promises as less fulfilled.

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  • Willem, A. & Devos, A. & Buelens, M., 2006. "Differences between private and public sector employees’ psychological contracts," Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School Working Paper Series 2007-2, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School.
    • Handle: RePEc:vlg:vlgwps:2007-2
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