When a manager generalizes one positive performance feature or incident to all aspects of employee performance, the manager is most likely guilty of ________.
A) leniency
B) central tendency error
C) halo error
D) recent behavior bias

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C) A halo error occurs when a manager generalizes one positive performance feature or incident to all aspects of employee performance, resulting in a higher rating. Giving undeserved high ratings to an employee is referred to as leniency.

When a Manager Generalizes One Positive Performance Feature or Incident