If a Rater Assigns the Same Rating to an Employee

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a rater assigns the same rating to an employee on multiple dimensions,_____ error may occur.

• A)similar-to-me
• B)leniency
• C)severity
• D)halo

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Definitions:

Employer

A person or organization that hires people to work for them in exchange for compensation.

Disparate-Impact Discrimination

Discrimination that results from certain employer practices or procedures that, although not discriminatory on their face, have a discriminatory effect.

Protected Class

A group of persons protected by specific laws because of the group’s defining characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, and disability.

Adversely Affected

This refers to being negatively impacted or harmed by an event or action.