Which of the following is true of peers as a source of performance information?
A) Peers are poor sources of information about performance in a job.
B) Peer ratings, according to research, are not influenced much by friendships.
C) Peers evaluations generally lack validity.
D) Peers are less willing participants in reviews to be used for employee development.
E) Peers are comfortable with rating employees for decisions that may affect themselves.

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Appraisal politics are most likely to occur when raters are accountable to the employee being rated, the goals of rating are not compatible with one another, performance appraisal is directly linked to highly desirable rewards, top executives tolerate or ignore distorted ratings, and senior employees tell newcomers company "folklore" that includes stories about distorted ratings.

Which of the Following Is True of Peers as a Source