Which of the Following Explains What Happens When Supervisors Develop

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains what happens when supervisors develop a high-expectancy self-fulfilling prophecy of a new employee's job performance?

• A)They don't act any differently than supervisors with low expectancies.
• B)They make it more difficult for the high-expectancy employee to perform well.
• C)They let the high-expectancy employee achieve a natural performance level without interference.
• D)They are more likely to engage in primacy and recency effect biases.
• E)None of the answers apply.

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Definitions:

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, known for its unpleasant odor, found naturally in plant and animal fats.

2-Pentanone

A five-carbon ketone with the formula CH3COCH2CH2CH3, used as a solvent in various industrial applications.

Thionyl Chloride

A reagent used in organic synthesis for transforming carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides or converting alcohols into alkyl chlorides.

2-Phenylethanol

An organic compound with a floral scent, commonly used in perfumery and flavoring, representing an alcohol with a phenyl group attached to the second carbon.