The Double Edge Sword of “High Potential” Expectations

Many organizations categorize employees in terms of potential, labeling some as “high potential” employees. This practice of labeling employees based on their performance potential can create differentiated expectations of performance and, thus, impact their attitudes and behaviors. However, researc...

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Main Author: Igor Kotlyar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PsychOpen GOLD/ Leibniz Institute for Psychology 2013-08-01
Series:Europe's Journal of Psychology
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Online Access:http://ejop.psychopen.eu/article/view/620