Jane Is Manager to 10 Direct Reports

question 10

Multiple Choice

Jane is manager to 10 direct reports. She is currently concerned that she is perceived as a softy and so she has decided not to give out very many high ratings on this year's performance evaluation exercise. However, she doesn't want anyone to be fired either, so she has also decided not to give out any very low ratings.
-Refer to Scenario 8.2. Which of the following will Jane's ratings suffer from?

• A) similar-to-self bias
• B) leniency error
• C) forced distribution
• D) central tendency error

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Unconscious Process

Mental activities of which individuals are not aware, influencing behaviors and perceptions without conscious realization.

Particular Consequence

Particular consequence refers to a specific result or outcome that follows an action, decision, or behavior, highlighting the direct impact of certain activities.

Classically Conditioned

Refers to a learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.