The impact of economic factors on the relationships between psychological contract breach and work outcomes: a meta-analysis

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the macro-economic factors that may moderate the psychological contract breach and work outcome relationship. Design/methodology/ approach This study conducted a meta-analysis based-on data from 95 studies. Findings The study revealed that the inflation rate and the unemployment rate of a country moderated the association among employee psychological contract breach, job performance and turnover. Research limitations/ implications The availability of more detailed macro-economic data against the PCB and outcome relationship for other countries and studies examining the impact of micro-economic data for psychological contract breach and outcome relationship would provide a better understanding of the context. Social implications Employment policies to capture the impact of macro-economic circumstances as discussed. Originality/value The paper contributes to understanding the impact of macro-economic indicators on the relationships among psychological contract breach, job performance and turnover.