Trust Among Co-workers Scale (TACS, v1.0)

Indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with each statement:		SD 1	2	3	N 4	5	6	SA 7
1.	I can depend on my co-workers because I know they don't want to let me down.
2.	My co-workers fulfill their commitments to me because they know that I am an important resource to them.
3.	I don't mind depending upon my co-workers, so long as their work can be monitored.
4.	Not working with my co-workers would make my job more difficult.
5.	My co-workers tend to compete against one another.
6.	Some projects are just too important for me to depend on others.
7.	My co-workers are generally forthright and honest.
8.	I try to keep close tabs on my co-workers when I am counting on them to accomplish certain things.
9.	Whether I can count upon my co-workers depends upon the nature of the task.
10.	Even though I depend on my co-workers to accomplish tasks, I make sure to monitor their progress.
		SD 1	2	3	N 4	5	6	SA 7
11.	My co-workers are competent and capable.
12.	I like my co-workers.
13.	Even if you don't know someone very well, you can judge the person by their reputation.
14.	My co-workers have been very reliable in the past.
15.	My co-workers have little choice but to help me out.
16.	If a coworker fails to live up to their commitment, I make sure that there are negative consequences.
17.	There are consequences if someone doesn't do what is expected of them.
18.	My co-workers and I have the same goals.
19.	My relationship with my co-workers extends outside of work.
20.	I make sure that by co-workers are as dependent upon me as I am upon them.
		SD 1	2	3	N 4	5	6	SA 7
21.	Even if my co-workers sometimes let me down, I generally prefer that we work together.
22.	My co-workers don't let me down.
23.	I can depend on my co-workers.
24.	I have confidence in my co-workers.
25.	My co-workers work for themselves rather than for the good of the entire work group.
26.	My co-workers take a great deal of pride in doing a good job.
27.	If a coworker lets me down, I am not likely to depend on that person again.
28.	I'm usually much better off if I do my work alone than working with my co-workers.
29.	I can count on my co-workers because they can count on me.
30.	Most people can be counted upon to do what's right.
		SD 1	2	3	N 4	5	6	SA 7
31.	My co-workers tend to focus on their own concerns rather than those of the work group as a whole.
32.	My co-workers tend to do as little as possible just to get by.
33.	I know that I can count on my co-workers because the organization will hold them personally accountable if they don't perform well.
34.	The effort of my co-workers is highly consistent.
35.	My co-workers are competent.
36.	Working with my co-workers is necessary for me to accomplish my work.
37.	My co-workers go out of their way to be helpful.
38.	I understand when my co-workers let me down.
39.	My co-workers are very responsible in their work.
40.	Before I work with others on a project, I make sure that it will be beneficial to me.
Now, just a few background questions:
41.	What is the size of the company you work for? Under 5; 5-30; 31-50; 51-100; 100-500; Over 500
42.	What is the nature of your company's business? Retail/Sales; Manufacturing/industrial; Banking/finance; Health care; Professional/technical services; Public service/government; Education/training; Construction/trades; Agriculture/fishery; Hospitality (restaurant, hotel, etc.); Other
43.	Which of the following best describes the type of work you do? Office/clerical; Construction/labor/trade; Training/teaching; Light industrial; Heavy industrial; Service provision; Management/executive; Other
44.	Your gender: Male; Female
45.	Are you Hispanic? Yes; No
46.	Your ethnicity: White/Caucasian; Black/African; Asian/Oriental; Indian/Native; Other
47.	Your age:
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