Topic > Cognition-based trust and affect-based trust - 613

Affect-based trustUnlike cognition-based trust, affect-based trust relies heavily on emotional feelings towards another person rather than on reasons rationales for trust, such as characteristics or personality traits that an individual may possess. This can sometimes be irrational and lead to undesirable outcomes or decisions due to trusting the wrong person for the wrong reasons. In Suits, Harvey gives Mike the game-changing opportunity he's been looking for when he offers him a position at a major law firm that only hires Harvard graduates. Mike never attended Harvard and therefore owes everything he has to Harvey. Their relationship begins rather one-sided, with Harvey calling the shots and forcing Mike to work extremely long hours and complete difficult tasks and cases to prove that Harvey is worth working with. This initially strains their workplace relationship and causes some conflict, and on more than one occasion Mike is on the verge of quitting and doesn't show up for work. This is also a great example of an authoritative leadership style and high power distance...