FINT 2012
Introduction
First International Network on Trust Bi-Annual Workshop, Milan, 14-15 Jun 2012, Organized by Sandro Castaldo and Fabrizio Zerbini; Deadline for short papers 30 Nov
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Call for Papers: FINT Bi-Annual Trust Workshop, Milano, 14-15 June, 2012
The First International Network on Trust (FINT) is an international group of academics and practitioners who are interested in the study of trust. Since 2002, we have organized bi-annual trust workshops and published quarterly electronic newsletters. Details of the organization, workshops, newsletters, and other activities can be found at
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First International Network on Trust
FINT Bi-Annual Workshop Milan 2012
Call for papers, symposia, roundtables, and interactive workshops
Trust is one of the few concepts and shared human experiences that crosses disciplinary, cultural, and generational boundaries. It lies at the heart of all human relationships whether with another single individual, a group, or an institution; it is a key factor in our conceptions of society and civilisation. It is claimed to be the key to enhancing and enabling cooperation, the sharing of information, problem solving, commitment and job satisfaction, as well as a range of individual, group, organizational, and societal performance outcomes. The changing nature of the current social and political environments within which we exist as individuals and as members of groups highlights the contribution of trust to success but also the challenges to its continued existence within relationships.
Although research into trust has advanced significantly in the last decade, our understanding remains limited and there is much that we have, as yet, not explored. Important questions remain as to how trust is built, maintained and repaired in the multiplicity of contexts, the dynamic environments, and relationships of which it is part. Trust is possibly unique as a subject which crosses boundaries in both how and where it is studied. In order to reflect this reality, the FINT workshop seeks to provide a forum in which we further develop and broaden our trust knowledge, and community, as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. We welcome as contributors representatives of the academic and practitioner communities, from a wide range of academic disciplines, those who use qualitative and quantitative methods, who have empirical and theoretical insights to offer, and to include both junior and senior researchers.
Accordingly, the next FINT workshop is intendedly broad in nature. We invite the submission of individual papers in addition to proposals for round tables and workshop development activities. The requirements and expectations for each are specified below.
Call for Short Papers (deadline 30.11.2011)
We invite you to contribute a short paper for competitive selection. Your short paper should explain the relevance of the chosen topic, provide the theoretical background and research question, and address the approach followed. Empirical papers should describe the methods of analysis and highlight (or at least preview) their main findings and contributions. The short paper should comprise 2000-3000 words (including references, appendices and other materials). The deadline for submission is 30 November 2011.
Call for Symposia and Thematic Roundtables (deadline 30 November2011)
We invite proposals for Symposia and Thematic Roundtables, in formats similar to those in use at other conferences such as the Academy of Management: "Symposium sessions are organized as either Panel Symposia or Presenter Symposia. A Panel Symposium engages a group of panellists in a formal interactive discussion. A Presenter Symposium involves a series of authored papers on a pre-set theme". At the same time we are also open for innovative formats such as debates or thematic, structured discussions.
You should provide an overview of the format, a summary of the presenters, their expected contributions, and a rationale for why you believe that the symposium should be of interest to trust researchers. Proposals should also indicate the timeframe appropriate for the session and desired room size and layout. The whole proposal should comprise 3000-4000 words. The deadline for submission is 30 November 2011.
Call for Interactive Workshops (deadline 31. January 2012)
We also welcome proposals for interactive workshops. The aim of an interactive workshop is to create discussion between workshop participants in areas relevant to our community such as research, research cooperation, research methods, teaching, consulting, transdisciplinary dialogues, reaching out to practitioners, etc. Ultimately any workshop will be judged by its potential to create a community within our common research field. Thus workshops can take the form of professional development workshops (see for example ), caucus proposals (see for example ) or any other format you can think of. To apply for an interactive workshop you should provide an overview of the format, clarify how and why you believe that your workshop is of interest to trust researchers, and explain how it will be able to jumpstart a new community. Workshop proposals should not comprise more than 2500 words (and can be much shorter). Proposals should also indicate the timeframe appropriate for the session and desired room size and layout. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2012.
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The FINT workshop will take place from 14-15 June 2012 in Milano, at the Bocconi University. Our local hosts are Sandro Castaldo and Fabrizio Zerbini. You are also welcome to participate in our pre-conference activities on June 13 and in our excursion to Lake of Como on June 16.
Submission
For submission please go to: .