Abstract

SUAREZ, Tatiana; CABALLERO, Amparo  and  SANCHEZ, Flor. THE INCIDENCE OF LIES ON TRUST AND COOPERATION IN THE WORKPLACE. rev.latinoam.psicol. [online]. 2009, vol.41, n.2, pp.213-224. ISSN 0120-0534.

Abstract In this article we examine the repercussions that lying has in the workplace. The effects of the type of lie and the objectives for lying are explored through the measure of acceptability, graveness, and perception of the consequences based on evaluations made by professionals working there. The main results show that the objective behind the lying is the one which had a greater repercussion on social appraisal for the behaviour and on the perception of the consequences on the work environment, where the effects varied according to the type of objective. Lies that look for benefiting others are considered as more acceptable, less grave and harm both trust and collaboration to a lesser extent. On the contrary, lies that look for personal gain while causing harm to others are valued as more unacceptable and deteriorate those work processes requiring collaboration and trust.

Keywords : lies; cooperation; work conditions.

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