One Way to Deal with the Personal Biases of Performance

question 33

Multiple Choice

One way to deal with the personal biases of performance appraisers is to

• A) use very discriminating selection procedures in selecting appraisers.
• B) use appraisal instruments that are not influenced by appraiser biases.
• C) make appraisers more aware of their own biases.
• D) personal biases are inevitable and cannot be controlled in performance appraisals.

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