When evaluation of one's performance is based on a comparison with how others performed,
A) the evaluation is less accurate.
B) the quality of performance necessarily increases.
C) one will over invest in performance-enhancing activities.
D) the quality of performance necessarily decreases.
E) one will under invest in performance-enhancing activities.

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When performance is evaluated comparatively, individuals may over-invest in performance-enhancing activities to outperform peers, often leading to excessive competition and resource allocation.

When Evaluation of One's Performance Is Based on a Comparison