Functional consequences of trust in the construction supply chain: a multi-dimensional view

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Manu, E ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9002-3681, Ankrah, N, Chinyio, EA and Proverbs, D, 2016. Functional consequences of trust in the construction supply chain: a multi-dimensional view. In: Chan, PW and Neison, CJ, eds., Proceedings of the 32nd Annual ARCOM Conference, Manchester, 5-7 September 2016. Vol. 2. Reading: ARCOM, pp. 931-940.

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Abstract

Trust is often linked to the emergence of cooperative behaviours that contribute to successful project outcomes. However, some have questioned the functional relevance of trust in contractual relations, arguing that control-induced cooperation can emerge from enforcement of contracts. These mixed views are further complicated by the multi-dimensional nature of trust, as different trust dimensions could have varying functional consequences. The aim of this study was to provide some clarity on the functional consequence of trust in the project supply chain. Data was gathered through passive observations, document reviews and semi-structured interviews with supply chain parties on two case study projects in the UK. A thematic data analysis approach was used to uncover multiple perspectives on the functional consequences of trust in the supply chain. Findings revealed that the weaker dimensions of trust, which are impersonal (cognition-based and systems-based) and the stronger (relational-based) dimension of trust, all fostered beneficial behaviours in the supply chain (effective knowledge sharing and self-organising behaviours). However, additional behavioural consequences (relational flexibility and extra commitment) emerged when trust was relational in nature, implying that different trust dimensions and their associated behavioural consequences can be prioritized in the supply chain based on perceived work package risks.

Item Type:	Chapter in book
Publication Title:	Proceedings of the 28th Annual ARCOM Conference
Creators:	Manu, E., Ankrah, N., Chinyio, E.A. and Proverbs, D.
Publisher:	ARCOM
Place of Publication:	Reading
Date:	2016
Divisions:	Schools > School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	22 Aug 2016 10:48
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2017 14:05
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28333