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When Does Trust in Coworkers Matter? Exploring the Role of Perceived Task Interdependence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Organizations often promote trust in coworkers to enhance employee effectiveness, but such efforts are not always successful. Drawing on social exchange theory, we propose that perceived task interdependence moderates the relationship between trust in coworkers and positive individual outcomes. Specifically, trust in coworkers has a stronger positive effect on task performance, organizational citizenship behavior, and job satisfaction when perceived task interdependence is high. Using data from 297 employees and their supervisors, our findings support this hypothesis. These results underscore the significance of contextual factors, such as task interdependence, in maximizing the positive impact of trust in coworkers within organizations.

Source: Journal of Organizational Psychology

DOI: 10.33423/jop.v25i2.7882

Authors: Jae Young Choi, Natalie J. Shin

Institutions: West Chester University, St. Edward's University

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4414587581

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