A Particular Organization Uses a Forced Ranking System to Appraise

question 35

Multiple Choice

A particular organization uses a forced ranking system to appraise employees.As a peer appraiser,why might an employee be tempted to give colleagues a low rating?

• A) Rating errors can be balanced out.
• B) A limited amount of merit pay is available.
• C) Conflict and ill will among peers is reduced.
• D) You can all benefit if you rate each other low.

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