Joshua notes that the next section of the evaluation tool is specific to the organizational philosophy and has a four-point ordinal scale that describes performance from "always meets expectations" to "does not meet expectations." This type of evaluation is most commonly known as:
A) A BARS.
B) Management by objectives/learning goals.
C) The forced distribution scale.
D) A traditional rating scale.

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The description given matches that of a traditional rating scale, which typically uses a four- or five-point ordinal scale to rate performance. BARS (Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales) use specific behavioral examples to rate performance, Management by Objectives/Learning Goals focuses on setting and achieving specific goals, and forced distribution scales require a certain percentage of employees to be rated in each performance category.

Joshua Notes That the Next Section of the Evaluation Tool