Which of the following potential errors in performance appraisals occurs when performance appraisal statistics indicate that most employees are evaluated similarly as doing average or above-average work?
A) Forced-choice
B) Leniency
C) Central tendency
D) Alternation bias
E) Recency

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Central tendency occurs when supervisors rate most employees as "average" or "above average," indicating a reluctance to give negative ratings or to distinguish between different levels of performance. This can result in less accurate and useful performance feedback.

Which of the Following Potential Errors in Performance Appraisals Occurs