A Particular Organization Uses a Forced Ranking System to Appraise

question 35

Multiple Choice

A particular organization uses a forced ranking system to appraise employees.As a peer appraiser,why might an employee be tempted to give colleagues a low rating?

• A) Rating errors can be balanced out.
• B) A limited amount of merit pay is available.
• C) Conflict and ill will among peers is reduced.
• D) You can all benefit if you rate each other low.

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Definitions:

Corporate Level

Pertains to the highest strategic tier of business decisions and actions that affect the entire organization.

Strategy

A high-level plan to achieve one or more goals under conditions of uncertainty.

Strategic Business Unit Level

A semi-autonomous division or unit of a company that has its own strategy and direction while contributing to the overall success of the corporation.

Nonprofit Organization

An entity that operates for purposes other than making a profit, often focused on social, charitable, or community goals.