Yasmine is a likable and popular staff member.Despite occasional complaints from patients about inappropriate comments and rough handling of patients,Yasmine continues to receive positive performance appraisals.This is an example of:
A) A halo effect.
B) Rare conflict.
C) Role ambiguity.
D) Evaluator bias.

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This situation is an example of the halo effect, which occurs when a positive characteristic or behavior of an individual influences the evaluator's overall assessment of them, leading to positive ratings despite negative behavior. In this case, Yasmine's likability and popularity may be influencing her positive performance appraisals, despite complaints about her behavior towards patients.

Yasmine Is a Likable and Popular Staff Member