Pygmalion (Pygmalion) is the Greek myth of the King of Cyprus, he was also an outstanding sculptor. He meticulously sculpture of a girl as beautiful and moving, Pygmalion genuinely in love with her. The results, a miracle occurred, the statue was Pygmalion impressed by the sincere, girl "Resurrection." This mythical story in Psychology evolved into the famous expectation effect. That is an influential person (such as teachers to the students, superiors to subordinates. Love of men and women friends) for individual heartfelt appreciation and recognition, will greatly enhance the individual's self-confidence, Individual efforts will be toward better than the general performance of direction. In an organization that clearly subordinate managers to express heartfelt praise, the subordinates will be an effective incentive, really become managers hope the excellent staff. Instead, managers believe that if the subordinate stupid lazy, then his subordinates will be very sensitive to the detection of such awareness, so easy to lose confidence, and really become a no attempt to make progress. As early as in 1988, J United States. Stirling. Livingston (J. Sterlin Livingston) of the "Harvard Business Industry comment "(Harvard Business Review) in the period, 9 out of 10 published" Management The "Pygmalion" and "a text. He is the first author discussed the expectations of managers for subordinate officers will have an important influence academics. "Management of" Pygmalion "and" one-man, Livingston said : enthusiasm and indifference are influential. especially for young people, to manage expectations is extremely magical effects. Young people face one of a manager is likely to be his career's most influential people. If the manager or unwilling to teach young people to effectively complete the tasks necessary skills, young people will build more than they actually can reach the low standard of personal standards, their self-image will also be lowered. "Pygmalion" effect, told us : make the subordinate was self-confidence and high expectations and is an excellent manager of the important qualities. Treat people and cultivating people's self-confidence and managers at all levels is an important task, as well as the progress of the Organization of the important ways. So will the new young staff with the responsibility of the experienced managers outstanding subordinate. is to promote the rapid growth of young people a good way. Of course, "Pygmalion" the negative effect is really frustrating. Compared with young people, older workers more mature and sophisticated, their self-image easily curable. They often into their career record of self-image. Therefore high expectations generated enthusiasm will decay, "Pygmalion" phenomenon is not so clear. Reship please add:(Copy from:sinoec.net)
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