The Power of Trust: Teams and Collective Action in Self-Managed Schools

Abstract

Trust is a significant factor in collective action. This article delineates the concept of trust in collective action in the self-managed school context. A composite case is provided to illustrate the valence of trust as a critical element in effective teamwork. A series of propositions implicit in the case is suggested in order to increase comprehension of the complex phenomenon of trust and suggest alternative directions for future inquiry.