Laura is a senior manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy.Following the semi-annual appraisals,Pine and Acorn's human resources manager Peter informed Laura that her ratings of her subordinates were grouped at the positive end of the performance scale instead of being spread throughout the scale.Which of the following potential errors in performance appraisals has Laura committed?
A) Forced-choice
B) Leniency
C) Central tendency
D) Alternation bias
E) Recency

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Laura has committed the error of leniency in her performance appraisals by rating her subordinates at the positive end of the performance scale instead of giving them a fair and objective rating based on their actual performance. This can lead to overrating of employees and can cause problems in promotions, bonuses, and other rewards.

Laura Is a Senior Manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy