Which appraisal error occurs when a rater gives high ratings to everyone?

Performance appraisal errors are systematic biases that can distort an employee's performance ratings, leading to inaccurate assessments. The leniency error occurs when a rater consistently gives high ratings to almost all employees, regardless of their actual performance. This often happens because raters want to avoid conflict, maintain good relationships, or believe it will motivate employees. However, it makes it difficult to differentiate between high and low performers.

• The central tendency error is when a rater gives average ratings to all employees, avoiding the extremes of very high or very low.
• The halo error happens when a rater's overall positive impression of an employee influences all specific performance dimensions, leading to uniformly high ratings across the board.
• The recency error occurs when a rater focuses predominantly on an employee's most recent performance, overlooking earlier performance during the appraisal period.