Mr. Burns has never promoted a minority employee to management because he believes they do not have a drive to succeed. Few African-American candidates apply for management positions. This illustrates

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Mr. Burns' belief that minority employees do not have a drive to succeed is a stereotype. By not promoting them to management positions, he is manifesting a self-fulfilling prophecy, in which his initial belief becomes reality through his actions. The lack of African-American candidates applying for management positions may also be a result of this belief and lack of representation in higher positions. Therefore, option C, a self-fulfilling prophecy, is the best choice.

Mr Burns Has Never Promoted a Minority Employee to Management