A Manager Is Considering Changing Her Current Performance Appraisal Method,the

question 15

Multiple Choice

A manager is considering changing her current performance appraisal method,the graphic rating scale,to the forced distribution method.What criticism of this new method would you advise her about?

• A) The traits being appraised are often incorrect.
• B) The employees are placed in categories unrelated to their actual skills.
• C) Employee comparisons are often unfair as veterans may be compared with newcomers.
• D) Comparisons are very technical and this removes the manager's personal judgment.
• E) The majority of the workforce is classified as at or below average and this may be demotivating.

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