Trust perceptions of male and female respondents toward on-site
supervisors, area supervisors, and top management were investigated
in a large state agency. Although trust differences between men and
women toward management were not found, respondents reporting
to someone of the same gender had significantly higher trust in their
superior than did men or women reporting to a superior of the
opposite sex. Perceptions of trust were also found to be significantly
related to the respondent's position level in the organization.
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