Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Forced Distribution

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of forced distribution?

• A) Difficult to make comparisons across employees.
• B) May be inaccurate if a group of employees is either very effective or ineffective.
• C) Provides little basis for individual feedback and development.
• D) Forces raters to make distinctions among employees.

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Definitions:

Float

The time difference between when a check is written and when the corresponding amount is actually withdrawn from the payer's account.

Collected Balance

Collected Balance refers to the amount of funds in a bank account that is available and has been processed completely, distinguishing it from the ledger balance.

Ledger Balance

The total balance of a bank account, calculated at the end of each business day, including all deposits and withdrawals that have been posted to the account.

Lockbox Arrangements

A service provided by banks to process payments quickly by collecting and depositing checks into the company's account on behalf of the company.