A Performance-Rating Error in Which the Appraiser Tends to Give

question 148

Multiple Choice

A performance-rating error in which the appraiser tends to give employees either unusually high or unusually low ratings is referred to as a:

• A) recency error
• B) error of central tendency
• C) leniency or strictness error
• D) halo error

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Definitions:

Developmental Dysplasia

A condition where the hip joint has not formed normally, often leading to dislocation or limited movement in infants and children.

"Hot Spots"

Areas or locations of intense activity, interest, or danger; often used in the context of environmental issues or network connectivity.

Paresthesia

An abnormal sensation, such as tingling or prickling ("pins and needles"), usually felt in the hands or feet, often without a physical cause.

Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)

A congenital malformation of the foot, where it is rotated inward and downward, requiring treatment to correct or substantially improve its position for normal function and appearance.