Semiconductor Fabrication Inc. uses a performance appraisal system in which managers are asked to give an overall rating of employees on a 1 to 5 scale from "unsatisfactory performance" to "exceeds expectations." In reviewing data for 1500 employees, the company finds that 98% of employees receive either a 3 or a 4 on the evaluation. This situation results from the rating error of: Group of answer choices central tendency. an absolute ranking system. similar-to-me bias. contrast error. halo error