Which of the Following Is an Error That Occurs in Performance

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an error that occurs in performance appraisals when a manager's ratings are grouped at the positive end instead of being spread throughout the performance scale?

• A) Leniency
• B) The central tendency
• C) The halo effect
• D) Recency

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