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The Functions of Management as Mechanisms for Fostering Interpersonal Trust

Advances in Business Research

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Title The Functions of Management as Mechanisms for Fostering Interpersonal Trust
 
Creator Schraeder, Mike; Troy University
Self, Dennis R.; Troy University
Jordan, Mark H.; University of North Georgia
Portis, Ron; Troy University
 
Subject Management;
Management; Functions of Management; Management Education
 
Description The central purpose of this article is to draw attention to ways that interpersonal trust between supervisors and employees can be fostered through activities associated with the four functions of management.  Interpersonal trust has received increasing attention as an important variable for effective management and the success of organizations.  Further, managers serve a critical role in promoting organizational success.  Practical insights regarding activities that promote interpersonal trust within each of the four functions of management is briefly discussed.  Emphasizing these insights within management education venues is also addressed.  These insights are offered with the intent of encouraging a more deliberate focus on trust within the functions of management. 
 
Publisher Tarleton State University and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
 
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Date 2015-02-25
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Articles
Literary Analysis
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://journals.sfu.ca/abr/index.php/abr/article/view/71
 
Source Advances in Business Research; Vol 5, No 1 (2014); 50-62
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://journals.sfu.ca/abr/index.php/abr/article/view/71/91
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