When supervisors allow individual differences such as age, race, and sex to affect the appraisal ratings that employees receive, this problem is referred to as which of the following?
A) Strictness/leniency
B) Central tendency
C) Appraisal bias
D) Halo effect
E) Trait effect

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Appraisal bias occurs when supervisors allow individual differences to influence an employee's appraisal ratings. This can result in unfair evaluations and negatively impact employee morale and performance. Strictness/leniency refers to the tendency of supervisors to rate all employees either too harshly or too generously, while central tendency occurs when supervisors are reluctant to give extreme ratings, resulting in most employees receiving average ratings. The halo effect occurs when a supervisor's overall impression of an employee influences their ratings for specific performance factors, while the trait effect occurs when a supervisor's rating of one trait influences their ratings for other unrelated traits.

When Supervisors Allow Individual Differences Such as Age, Race, and Sex