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:

Basic Needs

Fundamental requirements necessary for individuals to survive and maintain health, such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

Neglect

Failure to provide adequate care or attention, often resulting in harm or risk of harm.

Goodness Of Fit

A concept referring to how well an individual's temperament matches with their environment, impacting their psychological development and well-being.

Temperament

An individual's innate disposition or personality, particularly in relation to their mode of response to certain situations or stimuli.