Management tendencies to skew an evaluation or appraisal positively in all areas due to high employee performance in a few areas should be avoided and is known as:
A)central tendency effect
B)leniency bias
C)halo effect
D)recency effect

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The halo effect occurs when an evaluator's overall impression of an individual, often based on one or a few positive traits or performances, positively biases the evaluation of the individual's other qualities or areas of performance. This can lead to an inaccurately positive appraisal across the board, not just in the areas where the employee excels.

Management Tendencies to Skew an Evaluation or Appraisal Positively in All