The _____ occurs when a rater scores an employee high on all job criteria because of performance in one area of the assigned work responsibilities.
A) halo effect
B) horns effect
C) contrast error
D) similar-to-me error

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The halo effect occurs when a rater scores an employee high on all job criteria because of performance in one area of the assigned work responsibilities. This can happen when a rater allows one positive aspect of an employee's performance to influence their perception of the employee's overall performance.

The _____ Occurs When a Rater Scores an Employee High