| This study examined how leaders can accelerate follower-attributed trust in the leader in a temporary group context, often referred to as swift trust. We proposed and found some support for the notion that static factors, such as a leader's rank, social similarity with followers, and performance record, would positively influence follower-attributed trust in the leader in a temporary group context. Furthermore, we proposed and found significant support for the notion that dynamic factors, such as a leader's positivity and a leader's use of individualized consideration and participative decision-making, would positively influence follower-attributed trust in the leader in a temporary group context. This dissertation includes an introductory chapter, literature review chapter and accompanying hypotheses, a methods chapter, an analysis chapter, and a discussion chapter. |
