Dr. PENG Zhengmin, KellyKellyDr. PENG ZhengminWong, Chi-SumChi-SumWongSong, Jiwen LyndaJiwen LyndaSong2017-11-092017-11-092016Journal of World Business, Sept 2016, vol. 51(5), pp. 815-825.1090-9516http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/4584Psychological contract violation (PCV) is employee negative emotions aroused by employers not delivering their promises. Past studies have used Social Exchange Theory to explain the effects of PCV on employee responses specified in the EVLN (i.e., Exit, Voice, Loyalty and Neglect) model. The present study argues that Activation Theory may also be applied to explain employee responses to PCV for Chinese employees due to the specific role of emotions in Chinese culture. Both theories receive some supports in a Chinese employee sample (n = 439). Results and implications are discussed.enPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1016/j.jwb.2016.07.012