Question

The director of engineering at a local company was very impressed that Jerry, a production engineer, had not missed a single day of work in the past 12-month period. Based on this one item, the director of engineering rated Jerry very high on all dimensions of his performance appraisal. This error in the performance appraisal process is known as a__________.
a) halo effect
b) projection error
c) contrast error
d) leniency error
e) statutory effect

Answer 1

Answer: D - Leniency Error

Explanation: Leniency Error is a subjective appraisal by an employer. This error is based on the employers perception of the employee.

Leniency error gives the employee a perception that he/ she needs no improvement at work due to the high rating from his employer which is not a general appraisal.

The employer only appraises the employee on an aspect of work while other aspect are left. This makes the employee loose focus on areas of improvement and focus more on his high appraisal.