A Review of Social Exchange Relationship

Yanhan ZHU

Abstract


Abstract

The relationship between employees and their organization is often described as an exchange relationship. Based on it, this paper reviews the social exchange relationship from seven basic principles, namely, reciprocity, negotiation, rationality, altruism, collective benefit, consistency of identity, and competitiveness.

Key words: Exchange relationship; Social exchange relationship; Principles

 


Keywords


Exchange relationship; Social exchange relationship; Principles

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