The best way to reduce the problem of central tendency in performance appraisals is to ________.
A) rank employees
B) establish SMART goals
C) use graphic rating scales
D) limit the number of appraisals
E) appraise personal characteristics

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Ranking employees forces evaluators to differentiate between employees, thus reducing the tendency to rate everyone as average.

The Best Way to Reduce the Problem of Central Tendency