Studies indicate that the idiosyncratic biases of appraisers account for the largest percentage of observed variances in performance ratings.

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In many cases, personal characteristics (such as age, race, and gender) can affect ratings, often quite apart from each ratee's actual performance. Studies suggest, "Rater idiosyncratic biases account for the largest percentage of the observed variances in performance ratings."

Studies Indicate That the Idiosyncratic Biases of Appraisers Account for the Largest