Which one of the following statements about peers as a source of performance information is FALSE?
A) Peers have expert knowledge of job requirements and bring a different perspective to the evaluation which can provide extremely valid assessments of performance.
B) Friendships (or rivalries)have the potential to bias ratings.
C) Peer ratings are particularly useful when supervisors do not have the opportunity to observe employees.
D) Peers are less likely to be willing to participate in reviews used for employee development than for administrative decision making.
E) All of the statements are true.

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Peers can sometimes be reluctant to participate in reviews used for employee development, as they may feel uncomfortable providing constructive feedback to their colleagues. However, they are more likely to participate in reviews used for administrative decision-making, such as promotions or salary increases. Therefore, statement D is false.

Which One of the Following Statements About Peers as a Source