If employers do not require a(n) _____, performance appraisal ratings often do not match the normal distribution of a bell-shaped curve.
A) critical incident
B) forced distribution
C) essay method
D) ranking method

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The forced distribution method or forced ranking method requires performance ratings to be distributed among employees following a specific distribution curve, typically a bell-shaped curve. This helps to eliminate leniency or strictness biases that can occur when managers do not want to give low or high ratings to their employees. Without a forced distribution, managers may be more likely to provide ratings that skew towards the middle of the scale, resulting in a lack of differentiation between employees and an inaccurate representation of their performance levels.

If Employers Do Not Require A(n) _____, Performance Appraisal Ratings