Table 3 Hypothesis testing results of path relationships in the SEM model for factors influencing superior-subordinate communication.

From: Trust and communication in supervisor-subordinate relationships in technology-intensive business sectors in China

Path relationships

Estimate

S.E.

C.R.

P

Transformational leadership

Trust between superiors and subordinates

0.905

0.06

12.67

***

Self-efficacy

Trust between superiors and subordinates

0.215

0.077

2.534

0.011

Self-efficacy

Transformational leadership

0.713

0.108

7.104

***

Communication between superiors and subordinates

Trust between superiors and subordinates

0.681

0.06

9.806

***

Communication between superiors and subordinates

Transformational leadership

0.152

0.076

2.038

0.042

Communication between superiors and subordinates

Self-efficacy

0.167

0.056

2.816

0.005

  1. *** significant at p < 0.001.