Harry is a manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy.During the annual performance appraisals,he compares the performances of his subordinates and places them at various performance levels,similar to a bell-shaped curve.His senior manager has approved a fixed amount for him to distribute as a performance-linked incentive to a certain percentage of his subordinates who have exceeded expectations.Which of the following performance appraisal approaches has Harry used as a prerequisite for this distribution?
A) The critical-incident appraisal method
B) The graphic rating scale method
C) The forced distribution ranking method
D) The checklist method
E) The behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) method

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Harry has used the forced distribution ranking method, also known as the "rank and yank" method, where he places his subordinates into different performance levels based on a bell curve distribution. This method helps in identifying the top performers who can be given a performance-linked incentive, as approved by his senior manager. The other methods mentioned in the options do not involve a bell-shaped curve or ranking of employees.

Harry Is a Manager at Pine and Acorn Consultancy