Which of the following is an error that occurs in performance appraisals when a rater allows a single prominent characteristic of an employee to influence his or her judgment on each separate item in the performance appraisal?
A) Leniency
B) The central tendency
C) The halo effect
D) Recency

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A common error in performance appraisals is the halo effect. This occurs when a rater allows a single prominent characteristic of an employee to influence his or her judgment on each separate item in the performance appraisal.

Which of the Following Is an Error That Occurs in Performance