Promises from afar: a model of international student psychological contract in business education

Sarbari Bordia*, Prashant Bordia, Simon Lloyd D. Restubog

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    Abstract

    Despite their significant presence in western business schools, the needs and experiences of international students have not been adequately reflected in the business education literature. We draw upon psychological contract theory – used to understand employer–employee relationships – to develop a novel theoretical model on the international student–business school relationship. Based on a review of psychological contract and international education literatures, we propose that students perceive a variety of institutional obligations arising from explicit and implicit promises made by business schools. Fulfilment or breach of these obligations will impact upon students' educational performance and satisfaction. We also examine ways in which students' cultural orientation might moderate the psychological contract process.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)212-232
    Number of pages21
    JournalStudies in Higher Education
    Volume40
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Feb 2015

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