A Manager Doing Performance Appraisals Gives More Weight to Recent

question 31

Multiple Choice

A manager doing performance appraisals gives more weight to recent employee behaviors than to behaviors of 6 or 9 months earlier. This shows that the manager's perception is affected by a(n) ________ bias.

• A) impact
• B) hindsight
• C) distinction
• D) self-serving bias
• E) availability

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Definitions:

Ignoring

Ignoring involves deliberately paying no attention to something or someone, often as a response to behavior deemed undesirable.

Performance Reviews

Evaluations of an employee's work performance over a specific period of time, typically conducted by their supervisor.

Performance Reviews

Formal assessments in which the job performance of an employee is documented and evaluated, often leading to recommendations for improvement or promotion.

Terminating An Employee

The process of formally ending the employment of a worker, typically due to performance issues, organizational changes, or misconduct.