Trust And Trustworthiness Across Cultures: Implications For Societies And Workplaces [1 ed.] 3030567176, 9783030567170, 9783030567187

Table of contents :
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1: Contextual Influences on Trust and Trustworthiness: An Etic Perspective
Trust and Trustworthiness as Contextual Phenomena
Role Relationships Nested in Context
Trust and Trustworthiness as a Function of Societal Culture
Trust and Trustworthiness as a Function of Organizational Culture
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Trust in Brazil: The Interplay of Jeitinho and Trust Conception
Brazil and Its Culture
Brazil in Cross-Cultural Studies
Trust and Emic Studies on Brazil
Psychological Studies on Jeitinho
Jeitinho and Trust
Practical Implications: Organizations, Institutions, and More
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3: Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Trust and Trustworthiness from an African Perspective
The Meaning of Trust in African Languages
Slave Trade and the Displacement of Trust
Slavery: Erosion of Traditional Cultural Norms
Literature Review
Models of Trust and Trustworthiness: The African Perspective
The Cultural and the Experiential Perspective on Trust
African Communitarianism, Colonization, Slave Trade and Distrust
Ethnic Diversity and Homogeneity, Fairness and Trust
The Importance of Trust in Specific Life Domains
Summary
References
Chapter 4: Trust in the Taiwanese Context
Cultural Background of Taiwan
Confucianism
Xin and Trust
Confucianism in Taiwan
Guanxi
Guanxi and Trust
Trust in Taiwan
General Trust
Interpersonal Trust
Organizational Trust
Political Trust
Summary and Implications
References
Chapter 5: Trust in Iran
The Meaning of Trust in Iran
Trust Levels in Iran
Cultural Factors Influencing Trust in Iran
Collectivism
Power Distance
Uncertainty Avoidance
Historical Influences on National Trust in Iran
Revolution: How Transformative Changes Influence Trust
War: How Adversities Influence Trust
The Present Time: Contemporary Determinants of National Trust
Inefficient Governance of the Country
Powerholder Corruption
International Trust Among Iranians
Societal Implications
Low Level of Future Orientation
Brain Drain
Adjustments in Cultural Components
The Prospect of a New Revolution
Organizational Implications
Demotivation and Disengagement: Low Institutional Collectivism
Mistrust in Organizational Decision-Making
Mistrust in the Future
Organizational Failures: Mistrust in Leaders
Leaders’ Mistrust in Employees
Inefficient Teamwork
Summary
References
Chapter 6: Examining and Understanding the Current State of Trust in the United States
The Cultural Context of the United States
US Standings on Cultural Dimensions
Literature Review
A Framework for Understanding the Trust Process
Practical Implications and Application
What and Whom Do US Citizens Trust?
Summary of Who and What is Trusted
Trust in US Work Settings
Trust Between Subordinate and Supervisor
Other Trust Findings in Organizations
Summary
References
Chapter 7: Canadian Culture and Trust
Canada’s Values and Beliefs
Canada’s People
Franco-Canadians
Anglo-Canadians
Indigenous Peoples
Recent Immigrants
Political System
Social System
Mosaic, Not Melting Pot
Economic System
Review of the Literature
Definitions of Trust
Trustworthiness and Propensity to Trust
Types of Trust
Levels of Trust
Practical Implications
Trust in the Canadian Context
Power Distance
Individualism Versus Collectivism
Masculinity Versus Femininity
Uncertainty Avoidance
French Canadians, Indigenous Peoples, and Recent Immigrants
Franco-Canadians
Indigenous Peoples
Recent Immigrants
Summary
References
Chapter 8: Trust Building in the Globalizing Workplace of Japan
Rice Theory of Culture
Generation Process of Cultural Tendencies
Literature Review
Japanese Culture
Studies on Trust and Trustworthiness
In-Group vs Out-Group Trust
Formation of In-group Trust
Cross-Societal Trust, Trustworthiness, and Cooperation
Practical Implications
Implications from the Present State of the Research
The Need for Explorative Studies
Summary
References
Afterword
References
Appendix
The International Trustworthiness Study
References
Index

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