Abstract
In contrast to the popularity of network organisational forms as a means of conducting business, there is growing evidence of failure amongst these arrangements. Despite a significant amount of research on the topic, a number of gaps exist in relation to the trust-formal control relationship and the mechanisms by which trust is produced. This paper theoretically examines the trust-formal control nexus, considering both contracts and accounting control mechanisms equally and how these interact with trust mechanisms. In contrast to prior literature which posits a substitutive relationship, the means by which formal controls can both complement and substitute for trust are outlined, with the implications for law, accounting and organisational practitioners identified.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 24-30 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of law and financial management |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher version archived with the permission of the publisher Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University, NSW, Australia. This archived copy is available for individual, non-commercial use. Permission to use this version for other uses must be obtained from the publisher.Keywords
- accounting
- contracts
- trust
- networks