A particular organization uses a forced ranking system to appraise employees.As a peer appraiser,why might an employee be tempted to give colleagues a low rating?
A) Rating errors can be balanced out.
B) A limited amount of merit pay is available.
C) Conflict and ill will among peers is reduced.
D) You can all benefit if you rate each other low.

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In a forced ranking system, there is usually a limited amount of merit pay available, and only those employees who receive high ratings will be eligible for it. This creates a competitive environment where employees may be tempted to give low ratings to their colleagues in order to improve their own chances of getting a higher rating and consequently, more merit pay. However, this behavior can undermine team cohesion and lead to conflicts among peers.

A Particular Organization Uses a Forced Ranking System to Appraise