Trust and control dynamics in buyer–supplier relationships
The case of organic honey certification in Cuba
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21259627 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maren Busch (0000-0002-5847-1775, University of Kassel, corresponding author), Christian Herzig (0000-0002-4480-1091, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1051-1068 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2694-6416 • E-ISSN: 2694-6424 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/beer.12697 |
| OpenAlex | W4397047038 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 79 |
The high complexity of international supply chain (SC) relationships requires mechanisms to build trust among stakeholders. Therefore, understanding the underlying mechanisms of developing and maintaining high trust levels in exchange relationships is essential to managing associated SC risks. Third‐party certification (TPC) is a widely used, control‐based governance mechanism in organic food production that aims to help build trust. Drawing on the concepts of trust and control, this article presents an analytical framework for assessing TPC's effects on trust–control dynamics within food SCs. By using qualitative data on a buyer–supplier relationship between Cuba and Europe, this case illustrates the mutually reinforcing relationship between trust and control. We also demonstrate how trust is built across multiple levels. By considering contextual factors, the case illustrates controls' impact on building institutional trust while also pointing out TPC's limited efficacy in enhancing collaboration in SCs
Business · Certification · Economics · Geography · Management · Organic certification · Organic farming · Customer Service Quality and Loyalty · Global trade, sustainability, and social impact · Organic Food and Agriculture · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |