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Understanding the Trust-Control Nexus

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, KM.Bijlsma{at}fsw.vu.nl

Ana Cristina Costa

Delft University of Technology, a.c.costa{at}tbm.tudelft.nl

This article aims at contributing to the understanding of the trust-control nexus. The objective is to bring the discussion around the relationship between both concepts a step further by identifying common foundations, distinctive mechanisms and key implications relevant for theory-building and empirical research on trust and control. First, the concept of trust and related concepts are introduced. Second, the developments related to the diminished effectiveness of control and a growing importance of trust in both intra- and inter-organizational relations are discussed. Finally, the state of the art regarding the trust-control nexus and a brief summary of the four articles included in this special issue are provided.

Key Words: control • governance • institutional environment • interpersonal relations • opportunities • risks • trust

International Sociology, Vol. 20, No. 3, 259-282 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0268580905055477


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