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Mark is giving lower ratings than others because he believes performance standards are too low. What error is he committing?

Bias error

Contrast error

Severity error

Mark is committing a severity error, which occurs when an evaluator is overly harsh in their ratings, often due to a belief that performance standards are not sufficiently high. In Mark's case, he perceives that the benchmarks for evaluating performance are too low and, as a result, applies stricter criteria than those established. This leads him to give lower ratings than those that might be warranted by the actual performance of the individuals being assessed.

In a performance appraisal context, it's essential to evaluate individuals against the established standards accurately. Mark's approach skews the evaluation process, making it less reflective of the actual performance levels and more a product of his personal belief about what constitutes acceptable performance. This type of error can lead to demotivation among employees and a misunderstanding of their true performance levels.

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