An equal rating of all employees such as 'good' is called?

Correct answer: D. central tendency

  • A. lenient tendency
  • B. strict tendency
  • C. biasing tendency
  • D. central tendency

Explanation

Central tendency occurs when a rater gives nearly everyone the middle or same rating, such as ‘good,’ instead of distinguishing levels of performance. Lenient and strict tendencies rate employees consistently too high or too low.

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