Perceptions of the Ethical Work Climate and Covenantal Relationships

Employees’ perception of the existence of a covenantal relationship between themselves and their employer indicates that they believe there is a mutual commitment to shared values and the welfare of the other party in the relationship. Research suggests that these types of employment relationships h...

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Autores principales: Barnett, Tim (Autor) ; Schubert, Elizabeth (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Verificar disponibilidad: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publicado: 2002
En: Journal of business ethics
Año: 2002, Volumen: 36, Número: 3, Páginas: 279-290
Otras palabras clave:B ethical work climate
B Psychological Contract
B covenantal relationship
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