The similar-to-me effect occurs when a supervisor gives a subordinate who is similar to her a higher performance appraisal than the subordinate deserves.

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The similar-to-me effect is a bias that can occur in performance appraisals where a supervisor may give a higher rating to a subordinate who shares similar characteristics or backgrounds, even if they do not necessarily deserve it based on their actual performance.

The Similar-To-Me Effect Occurs When a Supervisor Gives a Subordinate