A Competent Employee Receives Lower-Than-Deserved Ratings Because of Few Outstanding

question 96

Multiple Choice

A competent employee receives lower-than-deserved ratings because of few outstanding colleagues who set very-high performance standards. This is an example of _____ rater error.

• A)contrast
• B)distributional
• C)halo
• D)similar to me
• E)horns

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Definitions:

Lots of Friends

Having a wide circle of acquaintances or companions with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection.

Preschoolers

Children who are in the age group typically ranging from 3 to 5 years old, just before they enter formal schooling.

Blended Families

Family units formed by the merging of two previously separate families into one, often involving parents with children from previous relationships.

Challenges

Difficulties or obstacles that require a solution or response, often serving as opportunities for growth or learning.