Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Forced-Distribution

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the forced-distribution method of performance appraisals?

• A) It requires managers to maintain a log or diary of effective and ineffective employee behaviors.
• B) It takes away the power of organizations to control how much money is spent on merit pay.
• C) It results in a normal distribution of performance ratings.
• D) It involves comparing each individual employee with every other individual employee.

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