Keywords
transparency, trust, organization, emoployee trust
Abstract
The literature on transparency and trust suggest the two concepts are related. While this idea is logical on its face, would it hold true if measured? Using an instrument that measures both transparency and trust, analysis of employee opinion supports this notion. In particular, organizations that encourage and allow public participation, share substantial information so their publics can make informed decisions, give balanced reports that hold them accountable, and open themselves up to public scrutiny, are more likely to be trusted.
Original Publication Citation
Rawlins, B. (28). "Measuring the Relationship Between Organizational Transparency and Employee Trust." Public Relations Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp. 1-21.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Rawlins, Brad R., "Measuring the relationship between organizational transparency and employee trust" (2008). Faculty Publications. 885.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/885
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2008-04-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2087
Publisher
Public Relations Society of America
Language
English
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Communications
Copyright Status
© 2008 Public Relations Society of America
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