The Manager’s Handbook Managing Deviance, Justice, and Psychological Contracts for a Better Workplace”

Introduction

Purpose of the Handbook

How to Use the Handbook

Overview of Key Concepts

Chapter 1

Understanding Workplace Deviance

Definition and Evolution of Workplace Deviance

Constructive and Destructive Deviance

Workplace Deviance and Similar Concepts

Antecedents of Workplace Deviance

Implications of Past Studies

Chapter 2

Definitions of Organizational Justice

Historical Development of Organizational Justice

Development of Organizational Justice

Justice Considerations

Workplace Deviance as an Outcome of Organizational Justice

Chapter 3

Psychological Contract Breach

Introduction to Psychological Contract Breach

Antecedents and Outcomes of Psychological Contract Breach

The Post-Violation Model

Commitment and the Psychological Contract

Sense-Making Perspective on Psychological Contract Breach

Chapter 4

Psychological Contract Theory

Theoretical Foundations

Social Exchange Theory

Equity Theory

Reciprocity Theory

Affective Events Theory (AET)

Chapter 5

Practical Strategies for Managers

Preventing Workplace Deviance

Building a Positive Work Culture

Effective Communication and Feedback Mechanisms

Enhancing Organizational Justice

Managing Psychological Contracts

Chapter 6

Tools and Resources

Templates for Feedback and Performance Reviews

Action Plans for Implementing Changes

Resources for Further Reading and Training

Practical Tips for Managers

Chapter 7

Conclusion

Recap of Key Points

Encouragement to Implement the Strategies

Final Thoughts

About the Author