initial post. Week5 D2

Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 12
Lecture
File (PDF): Presentation (Pearson, 17e) – Chapter 12 (in Course Documents)
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Introduction
This week we have looked at the different behavioral theories of leadership, authentic and positive leadership, leadership trait theories, and leadership style, and investigated trust propensity. This discussion will examine the importance of trustworthy leadership.
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, answer the following questions:

Is a leader’s credibility established through the leader’s trustworthiness? Why or Why not?
What is the impact for an organization when employees trust their leader(s)?
What is the impact for an organization when employees do not trust their leader(s)?
Does trust for a leader help to improve the behavior and attitudes of organizational members?

Use citations from the textbook and one scholarly source to define the concept and to support your analysis and your choice of application. 

Writing Requirements 

Initial Post Length: minimum of 250 words
Use APA format for in-text citations and list of references.