Handbook of Management Scales/Social control

Social control (alpha = 0.930/0.703)

Description

The authors consider two forms of control, namely formal control and social control.

Items

• We can trust our partners in the process of cooperation.
• The shared vision and values have been built in the cooperation.
• We are confident of the capability of our partner.
• Without monitoring, the partner would fulfill his obligations.
• We often communicate ideas about selling, production and servicing with our partner.

Source

• Li et al. (2008): Transformational offshore outsourcing: Empirical evidence from alliances in China. Journal of Operations Management, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 257-274.

Related Scales

• Formal control
• Trust