Science Research Management ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (1): 137-146 .

Previous Articles     Next Articles

The key influencing factors of inter-firm trust

  Cao Yuling1,2, Li Suicheng1   


  1. (1.School of Business Administration, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China;
    2.Xi’an Institute of Technology, Xi’an 710032, China)
  • Received:2009-04-10 Revised:2010-08-18 Online:2011-01-27 Published:2011-04-12

Abstract:     Abstract: Inter-firm trust has an important role in the promotion of inter-firm cooperation. The key factors involving inter-firm trust are explored from the enterprise level. Through the review of literature, the key factors which affect inter-firm trust are organized. Then an element analysis is carried out. On the basis of above analysis, a structural equation model is established and a test is conducted. The research plays an important role in the promotion of inter-firm in China.  

Key words: inter-firm trust, idiosyncrasy factor, relational factor, environmental factor, SEM

CLC Number: