The "forced distribution method" of performance appraisals:
A)require that predetermined percentages of employees be placed into particular performance categories
B)often require that employees in the lower performance categories are subject to termination or are ineligible for bonuses and raises
C)may lead to claims of age, race or sex discrimination
D)all of these

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The forced distribution method of performance appraisals requires predetermined percentages of employees to be placed into particular performance categories. It often results in employees in lower performance categories being subject to termination or being ineligible for bonuses and raises. Additionally, it can lead to claims of age, race or sex discrimination. Therefore, all of the above statements are true, and the best choice is D.

The "Forced Distribution Method" of Performance Appraisals