Which Performance Appraisal Error Reflects the Tendency to Rate Every

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which performance appraisal error reflects the tendency to rate every employee at the low end of the rating scale,regardless of actual performance?

• A)error of central tendency
• B)contrast errors
• C)negative halo error
• D)errors of strictness

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Definitions:

Contractures

A permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that restricts normal movement, often developing after prolonged immobilization or inactivity.

Plantar Flexion

The movement of bending the foot downward towards the sole, decreasing the angle between the foot and the leg.

Lower Legs

The part of the legs below the knee, including the calves and ankles, an area essential for mobility and support.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain and stiffness, especially in the hips, knees, and thumb joints.