Which of the following supervisors best demonstrates harshness bias?
A) A supervisor who gives poor ratings to good performers
B) A supervisor who focuses on events that have occurred lately
C) A supervisor who generalizes one positive aspect of an employee to the employee's entire performance
D) A supervisor who forms preconceived judgments about an employee based on the employee's membership in a group

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Harshness bias occurs when a supervisor unfairly gives lower performance ratings than warranted, as seen in a supervisor who gives poor ratings to good performers.

Which of the Following Supervisors Best Demonstrates Harshness Bias