Trust is key to understanding the dynamics of social relations, to the extent that it is often
viewed as the glue that holds society together. We review the mounting sociological …

Web-based social networks have become popular as a medium for disseminating
information and connecting like-minded people. The public accessibility of such networks …

Based on a random sample of employees (n= 439) in the United States, this study examined
the effect of transformational leadership and transparent organizational communication on …

This study explored how charismatic executive leadership communication during change
influences employees' attitudinal and behavioral reaction toward change. Specifically, it …

Much of social life involves interactions between individuals or corporate actors in dyads,
groups, organizations or networks that can be viewed as social exchanges. This chapter …

Online peer-to-peer platforms like Airbnb allow hosts to list a property (eg a house, or a
room) for short-term rentals. In this work, we examine how hosts describe themselves on …

When I published the Japanese edition of this book, there still was a widely shared
consensus that Japanese society was collectivistic in that its people sacrificed their personal …

Large language models are increasingly mediating, modifying, and even generating
messages for users, but the receivers of these messages may not be aware of the …

The present study examines the interaction between perceived HRM practices and trust in
the employer on employee performance and well‐being. Specifically, the study tests …

Trust is considered a prerequisite for consumer interaction with smart voice-interaction
technologies such as smart speakers, although how exactly this develops remains unclear …