Reflection on “The Neuroscience of Trust”
Due Date: 12/06
Points: 25
Purpose of the Reflection
This reflection aims to deepen your understanding of Zak’s research on building trust in the workplace
through neuroscience and management behaviors. By connecting the article’s insights with your own
experiences and ideas, you will develop a personal perspective on the importance of trust in creating a
productive and engaged workforce.
Reflection Guidelines
1. Length:
Your reflection must be a minimum of 1 full page and a maximum of 2 pages.
2. Format Requirements:
○ Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
○ Double-space your text.
○ Include 1-inch margins on all sides.
○ Structure your writing in paragraphs of 5-6 lines to enhance readability.
○ Create a professional cover page that includes your name, course name, assignment title,
and date.
○ Use APA Style 7th edition for any citations or references.
3. Content Organization:
Your reflection should be divided into three sections:
○ Introduction: Summarize the article and its main points in your own words.
○ Body: Respond to the questions below, drawing on personal experiences and examples
where possible.
○ Conclusion: Discuss the overall impact of the article on your understanding of trust and
leadership, and suggest how you might apply these principles in a real-world context.
Questions to Guide Your Reflection
Use the following questions to guide your reflection. You do not need to answer each question
individually but incorporate your thoughts into a narrative:
1. What stood out to you most about Zak’s research on the connection between oxytocin and trust?
Why?
2. Which of the eight management behaviors resonated most with you? Can you think of a real-life
example where one of these behaviors was practiced effectively?
3. Do you agree with Zak’s conclusion that managers should “get out of the way” after providing
clear direction? Why or why not?
4. How do you think these principles could be applied in a remote or hybrid workplace?
5. Reflect on a workplace or team setting you’ve experienced. Was trust a key component? How did
it affect engagement and performance?
6. What challenges might arise when implementing this framework in diverse or high-pressure work
environments? How could they be addressed?
