A performance rating error in which the rater tends to give employees either extremely high or extremely low ratings is referred to as a(n)
A)recency error.
B)error of central tendency.
C)leniency or strictness error.
D)halo error.

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Leniency or strictness error occurs when the rater shows a tendency to give either very high or very low ratings to all the employees, often without regard to their actual performance. This type of error can lead to inaccurate performance evaluations and adversely affect employee morale and motivation.

A Performance Rating Error in Which the Rater Tends to Give