Some organizations ask managers to place a percentage of their employees in the bottom performance category on every performance evaluation exercise, which in some cases may mean they are fired. Which type of performance evaluation method does this exemplify?
A) forced-distribution system
B) checklist method
C) percent method
D) forced-choice method

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The forced-distribution system is a method of performance evaluation where employees are ranked in a distribution to ensure that only a certain percentage of employees are rated at the top and bottom of the performance scale. This method can lead to some employees being placed in the bottom category, potentially leading to their dismissal, as described in the scenario.

Some Organizations Ask Managers to Place a Percentage of Their