“…Trust is important for individual well-being (Solomon and Flores, 2001), organisational performance (Connell et al, 2003;Jones and George, 1998;McAllister, 1995;Whitener et al, 1998;Wicks and Berman, 2004;Wicks et al, 1999) and socio-economic development of the country (Fukuyama, 1995;Putnam, 1993;Uslaner, 2002). From an organisational perspective, trust is critical for minimizing uncertainty, risks and operating costs, enhancing employees' commitment and productivity, facilitating organisational learning, knowledge sharing and creation, organisational innovativeness and innovation (Chung and Jackson, 2011;Ellonen et al, 2008;Perry, 2004;Tschannen-Moran, 2001;Zanini, 2007).…”