What Performance Appraisal Problem Occurs When Supervisors Allow Individual Differences

question 71

Multiple Choice

What performance appraisal problem occurs when supervisors allow individual differences such as gender, race, or age to affect the ratings they give?

• A) central tendency error
• B) halo error
• C) recent behavior bias
• D) personal bias

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Definitions:

High-involvement

A management philosophy that emphasizes employee participation in decision-making and operations, leading to increased job satisfaction and organizational performance.

Human Relations

The study and management of employees' behavior, attitudes, and performance to improve workplace relationships and productivity.

Goal-sharing Plans

Incentive plans where employees are rewarded for meeting or exceeding certain performance targets set by the organization.

Gain-sharing Plans

A performance-based compensation strategy where employees receive bonuses for improvements in productivity or company performance.