In the process of performance appraisal, _____ occurs when assessors rate all workers as average.
A) halo error
B) central tendency error
C) similar-to-me error
D) leniency error

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When assessors rate all workers as average, it is called the central tendency error. It occurs when assessors are unsure of how to rate employees and choose the safest, middle-ground option of average. This error leads to less differentiation between employees, and may not accurately reflect their actual performance or abilities.

In the Process of Performance Appraisal, _____ Occurs When Assessors