If Raters' Ratings Are Based on a General Impression of an Employee

question 24

Multiple Choice

If raters' ratings are based on a general impression of an employee rather than on memory of the employee's actual behavior, is likely to occur.

• A)a distributional bias
• B)a general tendency error
• C)a halo error
• D)true halo

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of wages and benefits for employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Raw Materials

The initial inputs in production, including basic substances used to manufacture goods.

Direct Labor

The cost of wages for the employees who are directly involved in producing a product or delivering a service.

Hourly Worker

An employee whose pay is based on the number of hours worked rather than receiving a fixed salary.