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    Question

    Which of the following refers to the halo error that

    tends to distort appraisals?
    A The tendency to mark everyone high Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The tendency to give excellent ranking to those appraisee who very often wishes halo to the appraiser Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The tendency to mark high on all factors due to a high impression on some specific factor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The tendency to rate people higher than they deserve in order to see that poor ratings do not harm the individual Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The tendency of the evaluator to rate high those employees who exhibit qualities which they themselves possess Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The halo effect refers to the tendency to rate an individual highly on all factors of an appraisal due to a strong positive impression in one specific area or trait. This cognitive bias distorts the accuracy of performance evaluations. 

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