When Rating Scales Are Used in the Absence of Objective

question 74

Multiple Choice

When rating scales are used in the absence of objective measures,shifting standards may ________.

• A)mask stereotyping effects
• B)hinder efforts to minimize biases
• C)help raters avoid the effects of stereotypes
• D)reveal stereotyping effects
• E)help raters overcome unintentional biases

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Definitions:

Economic Espionage Act

A U.S. law that makes the theft or misappropriation of a trade secret a federal crime when intended to benefit a foreign government, foreign instrumentality, or foreign agent.

Trade Secrets

Confidential business information that provides an enterprise a competitive edge and is often not disclosed to the public.

Misappropriations

involves the wrongful, illegal, or unauthorized use of funds or assets for purposes other than those intended by the owner or rightful possessor.

World Trade Organization

An international organization that deals with the rules of trade between nations, aiming to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.