Which of the following is most likely a true statement about relative and absolute judgment appraisal systems?
A) Relative judgments do not force raters to make distinctions between employees where none exist, but absolute judgments do.
B) Absolute judgments allow for equal ratings among employees, but relative judgments do not.
C) Absolute judgments tend to create conflict between employees, but relative judgments do not.
D) Relative judgments are easy to defend in court, but absolute judgments are not.

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Absolute judgment systems evaluate employees against a standard, which allows for the possibility of giving the same rating to more than one employee if they meet the criteria. Relative judgment systems, such as ranking or forced distribution, compare employees against each other, making it impossible for two employees to hold the same position in the ranking.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely a True Statement