Date of Award
8-7-2018
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Managerial Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Lisa Schurer Lambert
Second Advisor
Dr. Kris Byron
Third Advisor
Dr. Nikolaos Dimotakis
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Leigh Anne Liu
Abstract
The constructs of ease of movement and trustworthiness are well-known to management researchers. Ease of movement has often been included in turnover models, and trustworthiness is an important antecedent in the integrative trust model. However, despite the familiarity with ease of movement and trustworthiness, our understanding of both constructs may be incomplete. While ease of movement is often included in turnover models, its relationship with outcome variables such as turnover and turnover intent are weak, which may call into question the validity of the construct. As for trustworthiness, prior models appear to assume that the relationship between trustworthiness and trust is linear even though this assumption may not be consistent with common experience. In re-examining ease of movement and trustworthiness by using different methodologies, contexts and analysis, I theorize that I can develop a more complete understanding of both constructs that will allow us to better explain how ease of movement and trustworthiness influence attitudes, behaviors and feelings.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/12431379
Recommended Citation
Currie, Ryan, "New Perceptions of Old Constructs: Re-examining Ease of Movement and Trustworthiness." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/12431379
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