During Performance Appraisals, Bruce, the Production Designer at a Television

question 47

Multiple Choice

During performance appraisals, Bruce, the production designer at a television channel, always gives high performance ratings to the art director and assistant art directors, irrespective of the quality of their work. In the context of performance appraisals, which of the following does this scenario best illustrate?

• A) Halo effect
• B) Cafeteria-style benefits
• C) Employee separation
• D) Positive leniency

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Definitions:

Excitatory Potential

The potential of a neuron to become activated and fire an action potential, often influenced by the summation of excitatory and inhibitory inputs.

Frustration

An emotional state that occurs when a person is blocked from achieving a goal, leading to feelings of stress, anger, or irritability.

Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to escape from or to evade situations, activities, or stimuli that are perceived as uncomfortable or leading to an undesired outcome.

Approach Behavior

Actions directed towards attaining a positive stimulus or outcome, often driven by motivational states.