An Example of the Halo Effect in Performance Appraisal Would

question 17

Multiple Choice

An example of the halo effect in performance appraisal would be

• A) a harsh appraisal given to an unattractive worker.
• B) a good appraisal given to a very productive worker.
• C) a good appraisal given to a very attractive worker.
• D) a good appraisal given to a worker based on multiple attributes.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities, such as tobacco, alcohol, or gasoline, usually to raise revenue and discourage consumption of the taxed items.

Income Subsidy

Financial assistance provided by the government to individuals or groups to increase their income.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations used in microeconomics to illustrate combinations of two goods between which a consumer is indifferent.

Optimal Utility

The highest level of satisfaction or benefit that a consumer can achieve given their resources.