Organisational trust and neuroscience

Kabiru Oyetunde

Chapter 61 in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Neuroscience and Management, 2026, pp 218-220 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Organisational trust, a complex multidimensional concept, is central to effective workplace relationships and performance. Through a psychological and neuroscientific perspective, this chapter explores organisational trust and its dimensions – ability, integrity, and benevolence. Furthermore, the cognitive and biological processes of trust development are examined, emphasising the role of brain functions and hormones. The neuroscience of trust reveals how organisational practices can foster trust through recognition, autonomy, openness, and care. By integrating behavioural science with neurobiology, this chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of how trust operates within organisations and its implications for leadership, collaboration, and employee well-being.

Keywords: Organisational trust; Neuroscience of trust; Cognitive processes; Oxytocin; Trust mechanisms; Trust dimensions; Workplace relationships (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035332885
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