Relationship between institutional trust, intraorganisational collaboration and commitment to strategic business development

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between the two dimensions of institutional trust and collaboration and their individual and joint impact on the commitment to strategic business development. Design/methodology/approach: The study included employees of innovative companies, in which collaboration is very important to create innovative solutions. The results obtained using structural equation modelling (SEM), confirmed the important role of institutional trust in the process of stimulating collaboration and the influence of both constructs, either directly or indirectly, on the commitment to the strategic enterprise development. Findings: The research indicates that institutional trust, collaboration, and employee commitment to strategic business development are interrelated within organizations. Trust, particularly in terms of organizational assurance and a sense of security, serves as a foundation for collaboration, which, in turn, strongly influences employee commitment to the organization's strategic goals. These findings provide valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners interested in enhancing teamwork and commitment in organizational settings, particularly within innovative companies. Research limitations/implications: By addressing these limitations and pursuing the suggested avenues for future research, scholars can continue to deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between trust, collaboration, and employee commitment in organizational settings. Practical implications: The paper highlights the importance of trust, collaboration, and employee commitment in organizational contexts. Organizations that heed these findings and implement strategies to enhance trust and collaboration may experience positive outcomes in terms of teamwork, commitment, and ultimately, their competitive advantage. Social implications: Research focuses on organisational dynamics. Its societal implications boil down to strengthening the social capital of the organisation and, as a result, strengthening the psychological capital of employees, improving their well-being in the workplace, fostering commitment and, as a result, the innovation and competitiveness of the organisation. Policy makers and organisations can learn from the research in order to implement human resource policies oriented towards building social capital, which can finally contribute to improving the quality of life of employees and society as a whole. Originality/value: The value of the paper lies in its contribution to understanding the relationship between the two identified dimensions of trust, collaboration and commitment in innovative organisations. The findings can also serve as a basis for the formulation of practical guidelines for managers. Keywords: institutional trust, collaboration, commitment to strategic enterprise development, innovative enterprises. Category of the paper: research paper.