Which of the following is the first step in self-fulfilling prophecy?
A) Employee behaves in a way consistent with the supervisor's expectations
B) Supervisor treats the employee in a manner consistent with the supervisor's expectations
C) Supervisor forms an incorrect impression of the employee
D) Supervisor attributes employee's good performance to external causes

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The first step in the self-fulfilling prophecy is when the supervisor forms an incorrect impression of the employee, which can lead to a biased expectation of their future behavior. This expectation can then influence the way the supervisor treats the employee (B) and how the employee behaves (A), which can ultimately lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. However, attributing good performance to external causes (D) is not necessarily a step in the self-fulfilling prophecy process.

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