The forced distribution method of performance appraisal is associated with several disadvantages; however, among the list below, which is NOT a disadvantage?
A)It may lead a manager making false distinctions between employees in an attempt to fill the required percentages.
B)It may mean that a supervisor is reluctant to place employees in the lowest or highest group.
C)It may be based on a faulty assumption, namely, that a bell-shaped or other distribution of performance exists.
D)It may cause supervisors to inflate ratings artificially.

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The forced distribution method requires managers to distribute their employees across various performance categories, such as high, average, and low performers, which can lead to false distinctions or reluctance to place employees in extreme categories but does not inherently cause supervisors to inflate ratings artificially.

The Forced Distribution Method of Performance Appraisal Is Associated with Several