When Supervisors Allow Individual Differences Such as Age, Race, and Sex

question 68

Multiple Choice

When supervisors allow individual differences such as age, race, and sex to affect the appraisal ratings that employees receive, this problem is referred to as

• A)strictness/leniency.
• B)central tendency.
• C)appraisal bias.
• D)halo effect.
• E)trait effect.

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Definitions:

Racialized Minorities

Groups of people who are socially marginalized and discriminated against on the basis of physical characteristics or cultural practices perceived to be linked to race.

Environmental Racism

The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on minority or economically disadvantaged communities, often due to discriminatory practices.

Mercury Pollution

The contamination of the environment by mercury, a toxic heavy metal, which can result from natural processes and human activities like burning coal and waste.

Ojibwa Village

A community belonging to the Ojibwa, a Native American people, characterized by its unique cultural, linguistic, and historical attributes.