Which performance appraisal technique uses a "+" to denote "better than" and a "-" to denote "worse than" and then adds up the number of times that each employee was rated as "better than"?
A) Alternation ranking method
B) Critical incident method
C) Paired comparison method
D) Forced distribution method
E) Graphic rating scale method

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The technique described in the question is the paired comparison method, which involves comparing each employee to every other employee and using "+" or "-" to indicate which one is better. The number of times that each employee was deemed "better than" is then added up for a final ranking.

Which Performance Appraisal Technique Uses a "+" to Denote "Better