The self-fulfilling prophecy refers to the tendency of people to attribute their success with a task to internal factors and their failure to external factors.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences one's behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Internal Factors

refer to elements within an organization such as its culture, policies, and employee morale, that can impact its operations and success.

External Factors

Elements outside an individual that can affect their behavior and outcomes, such as environmental conditions, social relationships, and economic status.