The centrality of interpersonal trust for effective managerial problem
solving was illustrated by inducing either a high-trust or a low-trust
mental set in experimental groups. The results indicated that subjects
operating in a high-trust environment were significantly more effective
in problem solving than those working in a low-trust environment.
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