A supervisor who frequently rates all employees as average on performance appraisals most likely has a problem known as ________.
A) halo effect
B) stereotyping
C) central tendency
D) strictness
E) leniency

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A supervisor who frequently rates all employees as average is exhibiting central tendency, which is the tendency to rate all employees near the average, regardless of their actual performance. This can be problematic because it does not allow for differentiation between high-performing and low-performing employees, and can lead to a lack of motivation and development opportunities for employees. The other answer options (halo effect, stereotyping, strictness, and leniency) are also common rating biases, but do not fit the scenario described as well as central tendency.

A Supervisor Who Frequently Rates All Employees as Average on Performance