Strategies for Boosting Trustworthiness from Individual and Social Aspect

The present paper views the strategies for boosting trustworthiness from individual and social perspectives. In Islamic ethics, trustworthiness is regarded as a moral virtue. It is the indicator and sign of faith and piety and one who betrays the trust placed in him has no religion. To establish social security, increase productivity, gain more profits and overcome their competitors in the competition, communities, companies, organizations, and business entities try to increase trustworthiness among the people and their employees. In this study the analytical-descriptive method has been used along with narrative approach to explore ways of enhancing trustworthiness in both individual and social aspects. Based on the findings of the present research study some strategies for enhancing trustworthiness are: internalizing trustworthiness, increasing awareness, focusing on human nature, introducing patterns of trustworthiness, identifying characteristics of an ideal society and encouragement and appreciation of trustees. This article will try to address them.