Which performance appraisal technique places a predetermined percentage of employees being rated in various performance categories?
A) Paired comparison method
B) Critical incident method
C) Alternation ranking method
D) Graphic rating scale
E) Forced distribution method

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Forced distribution method places a predetermined percentage of employees in different performance categories, forcing raters to differentiate among the employees and preventing a "normal distribution" where most employees are rated as average. It helps organizations to identify top performers, average performers and poor performers for the purpose of better planning and development programs.

Which Performance Appraisal Technique Places a Predetermined Percentage of Employees