The Perceptive Manager (Scenario)
Rami has been a manager for several years. He has several employees who work directly for him. Rami tries to understand these employees so that he can help them do a better job, motivate them, and understand their needs better.
-Rami feels one employee is very bright and will be a good manager in the future. This process of using one characteristic to judge someone is called _______ .
A) stereotyping
B) selectivity
C) assumed similarity
D) the halo effect

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The process of using one characteristic to judge someone is called the halo effect. This occurs when a positive impression of a person in one area leads to a positive overall impression of them. In this scenario, Rami's observation that one employee is bright and has potential to be a good manager is an example of the halo effect.