The __________ effect occurs when a rater thinks highly about one aspect of an employee's job or personality and this leads him or her to provide similar ratings for other aspects of the employee's work.
A) contrast
B) generalization
C) halo
D) 360-degree

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The halo effect occurs when a rater has a general impression of an employee as good or bad and then rates all aspects of the employee's work based on that impression. This can lead to inflated or deflated performance ratings that do not accurately reflect the employee's actual performance.

The __________ Effect Occurs When a Rater Thinks Highly About