A Situation in Which Evaluators Purposefully Distort a Rating to Achieve

question 56

Multiple Choice

A situation in which evaluators purposefully distort a rating to achieve personal or company goals is referred to as:

• A)upward feedback.
• B)downward feedback.
• C)appraisal politics.
• D)calibration politics.

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Definitions:

Passing-Off

A tort in common law used to enforce unregistered trademark rights wherein one party is misled into believing that the goods or services of one are the goods or services of another.

Misappropriation

The unauthorized, improper, or unlawful use of funds or other property for purposes other than those intended by the rightful owner.

Limitation Period

The time frame within which a legal claim must be filed, after which the claim is barred and cannot be pursued.

Defamation Laws

Laws that protect individuals from false or unsubstantiated claims that may harm their reputation.