Boundary conditions of the Galatea effect: A field experiment and constructive replication

• 成果类型: Article; Proceedings Paper
• 署名作者: McNatt, DB; Judge, TA
• 署名单位: University System of Georgia; University of Georgia; State University System of Florida; University of Florida
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0001-4273
• DOI: 10.5465/20159601
• 发表日期: 2004
• 页码: 550-565
• 关键词: self-fulfilling prophecy; efficacy; PYGMALION; performance; determinants; metaanalysis; personality; expectancy; magnitude; GENDER

摘要

In a longitudinal field experiment, we examined the generalizability of the Galatea effect to businesses. This constructive replication provides the first test of the effect of a nonfictitious, nontraining intervention on actual job performance of new and established professionals. To examine duration, we measured the effect on performance until it disappeared for the sample as a whole. The Galatea intervention bolstered self-efficacy, motivation, and performance, though this latter effect was temporary. We also partially confirmed the self-fulfilling prophecy at work model and suggest possible extensions.