“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