Which of the Following Illustrates the First Step in the Self-Fulfilling

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the first step in the self-fulfilling prophecy?

• A)An employee behaves in a way consistent with the supervisor's expectations.
• B)A supervisor treats the employee in a manner consistent with the supervisor's expectations.
• C)A supervisor forms certain expectations of the employee.
• D)A supervisor attributes employee's good performance to external causes.
• E)An employee demonstrates his or her true abilities to the supervisor.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

Pertains to organizational structures that are highly formalized and centralized, with strict hierarchies and clear, rigid procedures.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often established by a position in a hierarchical organization.

Organizations

Groups of people who come together to achieve specific goals, following a particular structure and set of regulations.

Formalized

The process of establishing official procedures or rules within an organization or system.