Asked by karleigh rivas on May 07, 2024
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When Jason rates Jamie on several different dimensions and gives a similar rating for each dimension, which of these errors has occurred?
A) Personal bias error
B) Recency error
C) Halo error
D) Leniency error
E) Central tendency error
Halo Error
A cognitive bias in performance appraisals where one trait of an individual influences the evaluator's view of other traits.
Recency Error
The tendency to evaluate someone's performance based on their most recent behavior rather than on a longer period of observational time.
Leniency Error
A bias in performance evaluations where the reviewer rates an individual more favorably than is warranted by his or her performance.
- Understand the significance of accurate and consistent evaluation methods in performance appraisals.
Verified Answer
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Mansi MehindruMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The halo error occurs when an evaluator's overall impression of an individual (positive or negative) influences their ratings on specific dimensions, leading to similar ratings across the board.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of accurate and consistent evaluation methods in performance appraisals.