Which of the Following Is True of a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A) It does not occur to managers who hold Theory X assumptions.
• B) It occurs when a person acts in ways that confirm the person's expectations.
• C) It does not occur to managers who hold Theory Y assumptions.
• D) It is the tendency of persons singled out for special attention to perform as expected.
• E) It tries to match management practices with situational demands.

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