Which of the following rating errors occurs when a manager assigns relatively high performance ratings to all employees?

A) A severity error
B) A leniency error
C) A horns error
D) A halo error

Leniency Error

Leniency error occurs in the assessment process when an evaluator consistently rates individuals more positively than their performance warrants, often due to a desire to avoid conflict or to be perceived as favorable.

Performance Ratings

The assessment and documentation of an employee’s job performance using various methods, including qualitative and quantitative metrics.

Manager

An individual responsible for directing and overseeing the work of a group of people in an organization, making decisions, planning, and implementing strategies to achieve goals.