A manager who utilizes the Pygmalion Effect usually receives higher performance from employees by:
A)demonstrating that they are confident employees can deliver a high performance
B)building teams, instead of using individuals in a hierarchy, to handle most large projects
C)always attached financial incentive to job performance
D)offering ambiguous expectations to encourage employee originality and creativity

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The Pygmalion Effect is a psychological phenomenon where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance. A manager demonstrating confidence in employees' abilities to perform well effectively sets higher expectations, which in turn can lead to higher performance from employees.

A Manager Who Utilizes the Pygmalion Effect Usually Receives Higher