Which Performance Appraisal Technique Places a Predetermined Percentage of Employees

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which performance appraisal technique places a predetermined percentage of employees being rated in various performance categories?

• A) Paired comparison method
• B) Critical incident method
• C) Alternation ranking method
• D) Graphic rating scale
• E) Forced distribution method

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Definitions:

Social Interactions

are the exchanges between two or more individuals, involving communication, behavior, and influence, foundational to the structure of society and personal relationships.

Psychological Processes

The mental functions and mechanisms by which individuals perceive, think, feel, and act in various situations.

Experimental Science

A method of scientific investigation involving the manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect relationships within a controlled environment.

Floyd Allport

A pioneering figure in social psychology who emphasized the importance of studying individuals in social contexts.