Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

8-2005

Abstract

Adopting a qualitative methodology, this exploratory study examined the construct of trust and its factors of trustworthiness as perceived in a Confucian-influenced society. The findings of our study indicated that there are emic differences in the meaning of trust as perceived in a Confucian-influenced setting. Specifically, we found a heavy reliance on affective factors of trustworthiness in the decision to trust. In addition, we found a number of factors unique to the context that facilitates the development of trust: diligence, perseverance, filial piety, thriftiness, respect for authority, a shared value of collective effort, harmonious relationship in the office, humbleness and magnanimous behavior. Implications are drawn and future research directions suggested.

Keywords

Affective trust, Cognitive trust, Confucian values, Interpersonal trust, Trust foci

Discipline

Asian Studies | Business | Organizational Behavior and Theory

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

International Journal of Cross Cultural Management

Volume

5

Issue

2

First Page

197

Last Page

212

ISSN

1470-5958

Identifier

10.1177/1470595805054493

Publisher

SAGE

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1177/1470595805054493

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