Which statement regarding comparative methods of performance appraisal is incorrect?
A) It is a method that seeks to identify one's relative standing among those being rated.
B) Forced distribution is a method of comparative performance appraisal.
C) This method explains how much better one person is on a given dimension when compared to another person.
D) Ranking is one method of comparative performance appraisal.
E) Critical incident diaries are probably the most utilized comparative method of performance appraisal.

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Critical incident diaries are not a comparative method of performance appraisal. They are a method of recording and documenting specific instances of behavior, both positive and negative, that can be used as examples during performance appraisal discussions. The other statements are correct.

Which Statement Regarding Comparative Methods of Performance Appraisal Is Incorrect