Kai Ranks His Employees on a Scale of 1 to 5

question 60

Multiple Choice

Kai ranks his employees on a scale of 1 to 5. In general most of his employees receive a rating around 3. Kai's actions indicate which of the following performance appraisal problems?

• A) Central tendency
• B) Halo effect
• C) Bias
• D) Appraisal bias
• E) Equal rating tendency

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Definitions:

Employee Effort

The level of exertion, both physical and mental, that workers contribute to their job tasks to achieve organizational goals.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or attractive to others, often influenced by cultural standards and personal preferences.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

Earnings

The financial gains of an entity, typically used to refer to the profit of a company after taxes and expenses, or the income made by an individual.