What is the disadvantage of peers as a source of performance information?
A) Peers do not have expert knowledge of job requirements.
B) Peers are uncomfortable with rating employees for decisions that may affect themselves.
C) Assessments of performance by peers generally lack validity.
D) Peers are generally less favorable toward participating in reviews to be used for employee development.
E) Peers are poor sources of performance information in any job.

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Raters often let their opinion of one quality color their opinion of others. When the bias is in a favorable direction, this is called the halo error. Halo error can mistakenly tell employees they don't need to improve in any area.

What Is the Disadvantage of Peers as a Source of Performance