We continue our exploration of trust theory in this episode with a conversation about what constitutes a violation of trust and how trust might be repaired following such a violation. Our guest scholar is Dr. Edward Tomlinson, Professor of Management in the Chambers College of Business & Economics at West Virginia University.

Dr. Tomlinson's research is widespread but includes examinations of...
-Building and Repairing Trust in Professional Work Relationships-Negotiation Strategies and Skills-Compensation System Design and Administration-Avoiding Deviant Workplace Behavior

His publications have appeared in several of the most prestigious management journals, including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Management. He co-edited (with Ron Burke and Cary Cooper) a book entitled, Crime and corruption in organizations: Why it happens and what to do about it. He also has a forthcoming book entitled, Developing and managing a total compensation system.

Professor Tomlinson's portfolio of work on trust is large and varied, but these publications provide a useful introduction to his scholarship addressing the topic:

Tomlinson, E. C., & Mryer, R. C. (2009). The role of causal attribution dimensions in trust repair. Academy of management review, 34(1), 85-104.

Tomlinson, E. C., Dineen, B. R., & Lewicki, R. J. (2004). The road to reconciliation: Antecedents of victim willingness to reconcile following a broken promise. Journal of management, 30(2), 165-187.
Tomlinson, E. C., & Lewicki, R. J. (2006). Managing distrust in intractable conflicts. Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 24(2), 219-228.Chicago 
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