The "recency effect" as related to performance appraisal results in the supervisor making judgments that are not based on a representative range of the employee's behavior.

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The recency effect refers to the tendency for a supervisor to base their evaluation of an employee's performance primarily on recent events or behaviors, rather than on a representative range of their overall performance. This can result in an incomplete or biased assessment of the employee's abilities and contributions.

The "Recency Effect" as Related to Performance Appraisal Results in the Supervisor