During performance appraisals, Bruce, the production designer at a television channel, always gives high performance ratings to the art director and assistant art directors, irrespective of the quality of their work. In the context of performance appraisals, which of the following does this scenario best illustrate?
A) Halo effect
B) Cafeteria-style benefits
C) Employee separation
D) Positive leniency

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Bruce's behavior of consistently giving high ratings regardless of actual performance quality is an example of positive leniency, where an appraiser is overly generous in their evaluations.

During Performance Appraisals, Bruce, the Production Designer at a Television