John, an Average Performer, Was Inaccurately Assessed as Excellent Because

question 93

Multiple Choice

John, an average performer, was inaccurately assessed as excellent because he was compared to Alex, a very poor performer. What type of evaluation error is evident in this example?

• A) recency error
• B) halo error
• C) contrast error
• D) similar-to-me error

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Definitions:

Shared Power Strategy

A change strategy that pursues change by participation in assessing change needs, values, and goals.

Socio-cultural Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, influenced by societal and cultural factors.

Group Pressures

The influence exerted by a group on its members to align their behavior, attitudes, or beliefs with the group's norms and values.

Resistance to Change

The act of opposing or struggling with modifications or transformations that alter the status quo of the workplace or organization.