One of the problems with using rating scales to evaluate employees is that supervisors tend to let their rating of an employee on one measure affect that employee's measure on other measures. This is known as:

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The described phenomenon is known as the halo effect, which occurs when a supervisor's overall positive or negative impression of an employee influences their ratings on specific measures, even if those measures are not directly related to the employee's performance. This can result in inaccurate or biased evaluations. Central tendency refers to the tendency of supervisors to rate all employees as average, while supervisor leniency refers to the tendency of supervisors to give high ratings across the board. The career effect is not a recognized term in the context of employee evaluation.

One of the Problems with Using Rating Scales to Evaluate