Jason is generally considered unfriendly at work,although he performs the tasks of his job very well.His supervisor rates him low on the trait "gets along well with others" and also rates him low on standards not related to socialization at work.Jason's performance appraisal may be unfair due to ________.
A) impression management
B) stereotyping
C) halo effect
D) strictness

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The halo effect means that the rating you give a subordinate on one trait (such as "gets along with others") influences the way you rate the person on other traits (such as "quantity of work"). Thus, you might rate an unfriendly employee unsatisfactory for all traits, rather than just for the trait "gets along with others."

Jason Is Generally Considered Unfriendly at Work,although He Performs the Tasks