Question

The "Psychological Contract" – the unwritten, implicit expectations of person or organization in a relationship – is often broken for what reason? a.The other person or organization has the same expectations that we hold. b. The other person or organization fails to understand the issue. c. We fail to make explicit our own expectations and fail to inquire into the expectations of the other person or organization. d. The other person or organization does not meet our expectations.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is c. We fail to make explicit our own expectations and fail to inquire into the expectations of the other person or organization.

Explanation:

Due to the obvious fact that the “Psychological Contract” is unwritten, it is often broken because the parties involved in the contract fail to state in clear and concise terms the obligations they expect to be fulfilled: most times, the parties do not even make sufficient inquiry about the roles they have to play in order for the contract to be successful; this often leads to carelessness and lack of adequate concern on the part of one or all parties.

Answer 2

Answer: c. We fail to make explicit our own expectations and fail to inquire into the expectations of the other person or organization.

Explanation: "Since the foremen realize the employees in this system will tend to produce optimally under passive leadership, and since the employees agree, a relationship may be hypothesized to evolve between the employees and the foremen which might be called the "psychological work contract". The employee will maintain the high production, low grievances, etc., if the foremen guarantee and respect the norms of the employee informal culture (i.e., let the employees alone, make certain they make adequate wages, and have secure job