Mark, the Human Resources Manager at People's Pulse, Wants to Introduce

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mark, the Human Resources manager at People's Pulse, wants to introduce a new method of performance appraisal that clearly differentiates the good performers from the average and low performers because executives at the company are thinking about reducing the workforce because of financial difficulties. The appraisal method he chooses should help management link each employee's performance to his or her compensation and decisions about whether to retain them. Which of the following approaches should he adopt?

• A) Linear graph
• B) Behaviorally anchored rating scales
• C) Forced ranking
• D) Social networking systems
• E) Up-down approach

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