The performance appraisal method that uses a log of an employee's effective and ineffective job behaviors is called a__________.
A) behaviorally anchored rating scale
B) critical-incident technique
C) forced distribution method
D) graphic rating scale

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The critical-incident technique involves keeping a log of specific examples of effective and ineffective job behaviors throughout the appraisal period. These incidents are then used to evaluate the employee's performance. The other methods listed (behaviorally anchored rating scale, forced distribution method, graphic rating scale) do not involve keeping such a log of specific incidents.

The Performance Appraisal Method That Uses a Log of an Employee's