This quantitative study investigates cognitive and affective trust among faculty members across three universities in Riyadh, highlighting its significance in understanding the dynamics of organizational performance and interpersonal relationships. Trust is bifurcated into cognitive, grounded in rational objective assessment, and affective, based on emotional subjective evaluation. Through a descriptive-comparative research design, the study deployed a survey to gather data from a random sample of 131 faculty members, analyzing the results with comparative means analysis to explore differences in trust levels. Findings reveal a moderately positive trust level among participants without significant variance between cognitive and affective trust dimensions. Notably, the study uncovers substantial differences within certain subgroups, aligning with previous research yet indicating avenues for enhancement in organizational trust. Recommendations include targeted interventions to strengthen both trust forms, particularly focusing on leadership strategies that foster a trustful academic environment. This contribution enriches the trust literature within higher education settings and offers practical insights for leaders and HR professionals aiming to improve organizational trust dynamics.

Authors:
Sulaiman Alshathri, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia

About the Presenter(s)
I have over 14 years of experience in planning, management, education, and media. I've been fortunate enough to lead teams in both scientific and media projects, reach important goals, and help start several associations, centers.

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