The type of error that involves giving average ratings to all employees is called:
A) central tendency
B) halo error
C) horns error
D) leniency
E) severity

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Giving average ratings to all employees is a common mistake called central tendency error. This occurs when the evaluator avoids giving low or high ratings to employees and instead rates them in the middle of the scale. This leads to an inaccurate representation of individual performance and can make it difficult to differentiate high and low performers.

The Type of Error That Involves Giving Average Ratings to All