Which of the following is an error that occurs in performance appraisals when a rater allows a single prominent characteristic of an employee to influence his or her judgment on each separate item in the performance appraisal?

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The error in performance appraisals described is known as the halo effect, where a rater allows a single characteristic (positive or negative) to influence their judgment on multiple items in the performance appraisal. Leniency and central tendency refer to different types of rating errors, and recency refers to the tendency to only focus on recent performance, rather than considering the entire appraisal period.

Which of the Following Is an Error That Occurs in Performance