Kenyatta, a new manager with an outstanding performance appraisal for her first year, received an average raise and an average performance rating.When she questioned her boss, she was told that her new job was easy and that only an idiot would not perform as well.What rating error is evident?
A)Attribution theory
B)Halo error
C)Similarity error
D)Low appraiser motivation
E)Inappropriate substitutes for performance

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Attribution theory is evident here, as the boss attributes Kenyatta's performance to the ease of the job rather than her abilities or efforts, leading to an average raise and rating despite her outstanding performance.

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