What Is a Danger of a Ranking System Like the General

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a danger of a ranking system like the General Electric three-tier 20-70-10 ranking system?

• A) The best employee in a unit is likely to be rated as a "middle" performer.
• B) Most employees are rated as good regardless of their performance.
• C) Employees might conclude that trying to perform the best is pointless.
• D) A very good employee could be rated "lowest" or "worst" performer.

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