Human resources departments have methods of evaluation that may include ratings by supervisors, peers, or self-ratings. Some of these methods are comparative - employee performances are compared with each other - while some are absolute - employee performance ratings are considered individually, not in relation to other employee performance ratings. Which of the following methods is a comparative method?
A)Forced distribution
B)Behaviorally anchored rating scales
C)Graphic rating scales
D)Forced choice

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Forced distribution is a process of ranking people to fit a certain pre-determined distribution, much like a bell curve. Most employees will be ranked in the middle, while a few will be ranked at the top or bottom.

Human Resources Departments Have Methods of Evaluation That May Include