Jason Is a Conscientious Employee,but He Is Viewed by Most

question 82

Multiple Choice

Jason is a conscientious employee,but he is viewed by most of his co-workers as unfriendly.Jason's supervisor rates him low on the traits "gets along well with others" and "quality of work." Which of the following problems has most likely affected Jason's performance appraisal?

• A) central tendency
• B) leniency
• C) stereotyping
• D) halo effect
• E) recency effect

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Recovery Phase

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Recession Phase

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Cyclical Unemployment

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