When a supervisor evaluates performance by assigning predetermined percentages of ratees into performance categories, he or she has used the ________ method of performance appraisal.
A) constant sum ranking scale
B) alternation ranking
C) paired comparison
D) forced distribution

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The forced distribution method requires the evaluator to assign a predetermined percentage of employees into each performance category, such as top performers, average performers, and poor performers. This method is often criticized for being too rigid and not taking into account individual differences in performance.

When a Supervisor Evaluates Performance by Assigning Predetermined Percentages of Ratees