Which of the following statements identifies the practical effect of a central tendency error?
A)Everyone is rated the same.
B)The timing of information affects the rating.
C)Available information is insufficient or inaccurate.
D)Rater prejudices affect the ratings.

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A central tendency error occurs when the rater gives everyone an average rating, regardless of their performance. This can result in unfair and inaccurate evaluations, as high-performing employees are not recognized and low-performing employees are not receiving feedback for improvement.

Which of the Following Statements Identifies the Practical Effect of a Central