Which of the following is a comparative method of performance appraisals?
A) The graphic rating scale
B) The critical incident method
C) The essay method
D) The forced distribution method

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The forced distribution method compares employees' performance to each other and places them in predetermined categories (such as top 10%, middle 80%, and bottom 10%). This method is comparative in nature. The other options (graphic rating scale, critical incident method, and essay method) are not comparative methods as they evaluate employees based on specific criteria without comparing them to each other.

Which of the Following Is a Comparative Method of Performance