Uniqueness of psychological contract in a faith-based organization (FBO)

• Main Authors: Erna Handayani, Heru Kurnianto Tjahjono, Akhmad Darmawan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ümit Hacıoğlu 2020-10-01
• Series: International Journal of Research In Business and Social Science
• Subjects: contract psychological, cor theory, affective commitment, faith-based organization
• Online Access: https://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijrbs/article/view/912

This study aims to explore the uniqueness of the psychological contract in the Faith-Based Organization (FBO). Psychological contracts, as part of the bond between individuals and organizations, are constantly evolving research. In line with the Conservation of Organizational Resources (COR) theory, organizations strive to defend their resources. Faith-Based Organization (FBO) is an organization with minimal written formal contracts. The bond with the members is a bond with the same values ​​and goals. This research examines the psychological contract of FBO, from the aspects of formation, contribution, and violation. The formation of shared values ​​which becomes the affective commitment of FBO members is specifically discussed because of the uniqueness of the organization with its ideological and religiosity sides. Using the lens of the COR theory, this study sees the psychological contract of the two elements of the FBO, namely members and organizations. This study is a literature review using traditional narrative methods. The results show that there have not been many in-depth studies of the psychological contract on religious organizations (FBO) with religious aspects that characterize the psychology of individuals in it. This study creates new gaps in research related to psychological contracts.