The Role of Golem, Pygmalion, and Galatea Effects on Opportunistic Behavior in the Classroom.

Rowe, W. Glenn; O'Brien, James

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ERIC Number: EJ656969

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Role of Golem, Pygmalion, and Galatea Effects on Opportunistic Behavior in the Classroom.

Rowe, W. Glenn; O'Brien, James

Journal of Management Education, v26 n6 p612-28 Dec 2002

Applying transaction cost and agency theories to the classroom suggests that some students may engage in opportunism. Preventive practices may create a "Golem" effect of negative self-fulfilling prophecies. By creating an atmosphere of trust, teachers may engender the Pygmalion effect of positive self-fulfilling prophecies. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Self Fulfilling Prophecies, Student Behavior, Teacher Expectations of Students

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Language: English

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