Several Junior Investment Analysts Recently Hired by a Major Firm

Essay

Several junior investment analysts recently hired by a major firm have been placed under the guidance of senior investment analyst Roger Yu. One of the new recruits, Daphne Silberg, is the daughter of a well-known mutual fund executive who retired from the industry a few years ago. Yu has a lot of respect for Silberg's father and has quickly developed the belief that Silberg could be as successful as her father. Based on your knowledge of self-fulfilling prophecy, explain how Yu's expectations of Silberg might unknowingly turn into a reality.