Understanding Interpersonal Trust in a Confucian Influenced Society: An Exploratory Study
Publication Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
11-2001
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.
Discipline
Organizational Behavior and Theory
Research Areas
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Publication
Academy of International Business Annual Meeting, Sydney, 16-19 November 2001
City or Country
Sydney, Australia
Citation
TAN, Hwee Hoon and CHEE, Dave.
Understanding Interpersonal Trust in a Confucian Influenced Society: An Exploratory Study. (2001). Academy of International Business Annual Meeting, Sydney, 16-19 November 2001.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/2835