A Halo Error Occurs When

question 47

Multiple Choice

A halo error occurs when:

• A)a large number of subordinates receives ratings in the middle of the scale.
• B)a subordinate is rated equally on different performance scales because of a general impression of the worker.
• C)a subordinate is rated differently on different performance scales because of a general impression of the worker.
• D)a disproportionate number of workers receives high ratings.

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Definitions:

Removed From Reality

A phrase describing a state or condition in which an individual is out of touch with the physical world or current circumstances.

Delusion

A false belief or judgment, often of a paranoid or grandiose nature, that is maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

Reincarnation

The belief that the soul, after death, can begin a new life in a new body, a concept found in various religious and philosophical traditions.

Delusion

A strongly held belief that contradicts reality or rational argument, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.