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With performance appraisals there are several common terms. Please describe the difference between rater bias and halo errors. How can these issues be prevented? (at least 200 words)

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The halo effect is the tendency of the leader to judge all aspects of an individual using a general impression that was formed on only one or a few of the individual's characteristics. An example might be a leader who observes an employee providing excellent service to a customer, the leader then uses this positive view of the employee to assess other areas of the employee's performance favorably.This early general impression could go the other way of course. For example if the leader formed an early negative view of the employee's customer service capabilities may then ...

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