Asked by Mikey Grauso on May 18, 2024

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Someone who is new to the job and has a low sense of achievement is:

A) less likely to engage in stereotyping.
B) more likely to engage in fundamental attribution error.
C) more likely to have a strong learning orientation.
D) more vulnerable to the supervisor's self-fulfilling prophecies of that employee.
E) more likely to engage in behavior modification.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Expectations about a situation or individual that elicit behaviors which make the prediction come true, reinforcing the original expectation.

Low Sense of Achievement

The feeling of not having accomplished significant goals, tasks, or objectives, often leading to dissatisfaction or lack of motivation.

Learning Orientation

An inclination or approach focusing on acquiring new skills, knowledge, and competencies, with an emphasis on learning from experience.

  • Comprehend the notion and mechanism of self-fulfilling prophecy within the context of organizational behavior.
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Jessica GutierrezMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A new employee with a low sense of achievement may be more vulnerable to their supervisor's self-fulfilling prophecies of that employee, which could further decrease their sense of achievement. The other options are not necessarily related to the employee's level of achievement or job experience.