An Investigation of the Rater-Ratee Acquaintance and Rater Bias

Abstract

This study examines correlates of rater-ratee acquaintance. Results indicated that differences in sales productivity could account for overall rating and promotion differences associated with both personal and task acquaintance between raters and ratees. However, the effects of rater-ratee acquaintance may depend on rating format. Turnover and personal acquaintance were related.