Which Statement Regarding Comparative Methods of Performance Appraisal Is INCORRECT

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding comparative methods of performance appraisal is INCORRECT?

• A) It is a method that seeks to identify one's relative standing among those being rated.
• B) Forced distribution is a method of comparative performance appraisal.
• C) This method explains how much better one person is on a given dimension when compared to another person.
• D) Ranking is one method of comparative performance appraisal.
• E) Critical incident diaries are probably the most utilized comparative method of performance appraisal.

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