Which of the following is a comparative method of performance appraisals?
A) Critical incident
B) Behavioral rating scales
C) Essay
D) Forced distribution

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Forced distribution is a comparative method of performance appraisals, where employees are ranked against each other and distributed into groups. This method forces managers to differentiate between employees and identify top performers, average performers, and poor performers. Critical incident, behavioral rating scales, and essay methods are not comparative methods.

Which of the Following Is a Comparative Method of Performance