Andy Has Been Particularly Impressed with the Creative Problem Solving

question 220

Multiple Choice

Andy has been particularly impressed with the creative problem solving skills demonstrated on the job by Dan,whom he hired six months ago.While Andy is aware that Dan has had a few minor disagreements with his team members and has missed a few meetings,he feels that his overall performance nevertheless warrants the highest possible rating on the performance appraisal required at the conclusion of the company's probationary employment period.Andy may be experiencing the perceptual error of:

• A) expectancy effect
• B) stereotyping
• C) self-fulfilling prophecy
• D) halo effect

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