Suppose a manager decides that 10 percent of the employees in her department will be categorized as "outstanding." She is using which tool of performance appraisal?
A) Simple ranking method
B) Complex ranking method
C) Forced distribution
D) Graphic rating scale
E) All-or-nothing method

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The manager's decision to categorize 10 percent of employees as "outstanding" is an example of forced distribution, which involves categorizing employees into pre-determined groups (e.g. high, medium, low) based on a specified distribution curve. This is different from the other appraisal tools listed, which do not involve pre-determined categorization based on a set distribution curve.

Suppose a Manager Decides That 10 Percent of the Employees