Abstract
We examine the conditions under which power decreases trust and the process by which this occurs. Three experiments and a field study revealed that occupying an unstable power position decreases trust as it raises power holders’ concerns about losing power. We replicate this finding across studies differing in measures and design, using different samples, and using different measurements and manipulations of power, power stability, and trust. We discuss the organizational and theoretical implications of this work for current insights on power and trust.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes |
Volume | 152 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2019 |
Keywords
- Distrust
- Power
- Power-loss concerns
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management