An employee's high level of friendliness can lead a supervisor to judge the employee as a more reliable worker than is actually the case.This is said to illustrate
A) 360-degree feedback.
B) a halo error.
C) a recency error.
D) a curse of knowledge.

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This situation illustrates a halo error, which occurs when a positive impression in one area leads to positive evaluations in other areas regardless of performance. The employee's high level of friendliness is likely influencing the supervisor's overall perception and evaluation of their performance, which may not accurately reflect their work reliability.

An Employee's High Level of Friendliness Can Lead a Supervisor