Question

There are 15 animal keepers working for the XYZ Company. Their supervisor is required to rate the performance of these workers based on the following criteria: 30% of the animal keepers will be rated as below-average, 40% of the animal keepers will be rated as average, and 30% of the animal keepers will be rated as above average. What type of performance appraisal is used?
A) paired comparison
B) forced distribution
C) critical incident technique
D) behavioral observation scale

Answer 1

Answer: Forced distribution

       

Explanation: In simple words, forced distribution refers to a performance appraisal method under which an organisation categorize its employees on the basis of a set criteria.

In the given case, the supervisor has to place a certain percentage of employees in three categories according to their performance.

Hence from the above we can conclude that the correct option is B.