Which of the Following About the Forced Ranking Method Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about the forced ranking method is false?

• A)It is based on Jack Welch's vitality curve.
• B)It compels managers to rank all of their people into one of three categories: the top 20 percent (A players), the vital middle 70 percent (B players), or the bottom 10 percent (C players).
• C)The B players are to be developed as better managers.
• D)Employees may become hypercompetitive with one another to avoid finding themselves in a lower category.
• E)The B players possess the four Es of GE Leadership.

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