One common effect in evaluation is the halo effect. In the halo effect, a logical error occurs when:
a. Evaluators give a person a low rating
b. Some evaluators are lenient
c. The rating for one characteristic is influenced by a high rating on another characteristic
d. A good worker on a weak team gets a lower rating
ANS: C
In the halo effect, a logical error occurs when a person is given a high rating on one characteristic because the person received a high rating on another characteristic that is understandably related.
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