Question

Which of the following best describes the halo effect in staff appraisal?

विकल्प

• A positive bias where an employee’s overall performance is influenced by their exceptional performance in an area.

• A negative bias where an employee’s overall performance is unfairly judged based on a single mistake or negative aspect.

• A systematic approach to evaluate an employee’s performance by considering various factors and feedback from multiple sources.

• An objective assessment of an employee’s performance based solely on their achievements and contributions to the organisation.

Answer 1

A positive bias where an employee’s overall performance is influenced by their exceptional performance in an area.

Explanation:

The halo effect in staff appraisal occurs when an evaluator's overall judgment is influenced by an employee’s outstanding performance in one area. This bias can lead to an overestimation of the employee’s performance in other areas, even if they are not equally strong.