A problem, which naturally occurs in selection process in industrial setting is known as:
Correct answer: D. Cognitive error of halo effect
- A. Constant error
- B. Criteria contamination
- C. Random error of judgement
- D. Cognitive error of halo effect
Explanation
The halo effect is a judgement error in which one prominent impression of an applicant influences ratings of other qualities during selection. Constant and random errors are measurement problems, while criteria contamination concerns irrelevant influences on the criterion.
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