When atmospherics lead to inferences of manipulative intent: Its effects on trust and attitude

Journal of Business Research

Volumn 66, Issue 7, 2013, Pages 823-830

  Lunardo, Renaud ^a   Mbengue, Ababacar ^b  

^a Groupe ESC Troyes en Champagne   (France)

^b UNIVERSITÉ DE REIMS CHAMPAGNE ARDENNE   (France)

Author keywords

Atmospherics; Attitude; Inferences of manipulative intent; Integrity

Indexed keywords

EID: 84876714322     PISSN: 01482963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2011.06.007     Document Type: Article

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