A potential problem with peer performance appraisal occurs when all the peers get together to rate each other highly; what is this potential problem referred to as?
A) Halo error
B) Logrolling
C) Appraisal bias
D) Preferential evaluation
E) Leniency error

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Logrolling is the potential problem where peers may rate each other highly without giving objective and critical feedback. This behavior can undermine the integrity and effectiveness of the performance appraisal process as it may not accurately reflect the actual performance of the employees. Halo error refers to the tendency of raters to be positively biased toward an employee, while leniency error is when raters rate all employees positively without giving differential ratings. Appraisal bias and preferential evaluation are general terms and do not specifically refer to the issue being described.

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