Human resources has 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 an individual/absolute method?
A)Straight rankings
B)Forced comparison
C)Behavioral observation scale
D)Forced distribution

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Behavioral observation scale (BOS) is the only individual/absolute rating technique in this list. BOS involves rating individual behaviors; this process would include rating how often an employee does or does not finish projects on time, for example.

Human Resources Has Methods of Evaluation That May Include Ratings