Toni rates Allison, an excellent worker, "below average" on all of her performance evaluations.The first year that Allison worked for Toni she lost three major accounts, incurred a 20% cost overrun on a major printing project, and came in late to work three or four days each week.Now, three years later, Allison's personal life is stable, and she routinely saves costs, is never late, and has secured two new accounts in the last month.What rating error is evident?
A)Leniency error
B)Halo error
C)Similarity error
D)Central tendency
E)Inflationary pressures

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The rating error evident is the halo error, where Toni's overall assessment of Allison is unduly influenced by her initial performance, failing to accurately reflect her current excellent performance.

Toni Rates Allison, an Excellent Worker, "Below Average" on All