Tammy is evaluating employees on the 2nd shift.Sara,whose son attends Tammy's alma mater,receives a higher ranking than her peers.Tammy is exhibiting _________ toward Sara,which affects the outcome of the evaluation.
A)bias
B)discrimination
C)consistency
D)hostility

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Bias refers to a preconceived and often unfair preference towards a particular person or group. In this case, Tammy's evaluation of Sara is influenced by her personal connection to her alma mater, rather than an objective evaluation of her performance on the job. This bias affects the outcome of the evaluation, as Sara may receive a higher ranking than her peers despite their actual job performance. Discrimination (B) refers to unjust treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a particular category (e.g. race, gender), which is not mentioned in the scenario. Consistency (C) refers to the reliability and repeatability of the evaluation process, which is not relevant to Tammy's bias towards Sara. Hostility (D) refers to a negative attitude or behavior towards another person, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Tammy Is Evaluating Employees on the 2nd Shift