Which of the following are the disadvantages of the Graphics Rating Scale as an appraisal tool?

A. Standards may be unclear

B. Halo Effect

C. Time-consuming

D. Difficult to develop

E. Leniency

Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is A

· Standards may be unclear (A): Different raters may interpret criteria differently.
· Halo Effect (B): A single positive trait may bias the entire evaluation.
· Leniency (E): Some raters may give higher ratings to avoid conflict.
Additional Notes:
· Time-consuming (C) is less relevant for simple rating scales.
Difficult to develop (D) is not a significant issue with pre-defined templates