Which of the Following Has Most Likely Occurred When a Supervisor

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has most likely occurred when a supervisor conducting a performance appraisal is influenced by a subordinate's individual differences such as age,sex,and race?

• A) bias
• B) unclear standards
• C) central tendency
• D) halo affect
• E) broadbanding

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Definitions:

Cogency

The quality of an argument being convincing or persuasive due to the truth of its premises and its logical structure.

Inductive Argument

Reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion.

Strawberries

A red, sweet, juicy fruit having a seed-covered surface, grown on certain species of the genus Fragaria.

Deductive Argument

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is reached based on premises believed to be true, and the conclusion logically follows from these premises.