Which of the Following Steps Is True of Bias in Performance

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps is true of bias in performance evaluations?

• A)More weight should be given to an off-site manager's appraisal than an on-site manager's appraisal.
• B)Cultural bias increases when the on-site manager is of the same nationality as the expatriate.
• C)Home-office managers should write performance evaluations without consulting on-site managers to avoid bias.
• D)Due to proximity,an on-site manager is more likely to evaluate the soft variables that are important aspects of an expatriate's performance.
• E)A performance appraisal is invalid when the on-site manager is of the same nationality as the expatriate manager.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient information, often leading to discrimination and social injustice.

Oppression

Oppression involves subjecting a group or individual to unjust treatment or control, often systemically through institutional, social, or economic means.

Scapegoating

refers to the practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or failures, often to deflect attention from the real causes.