Question

Sabrina, a production manager at Orrin Co., needs to measure the performance of 12 of her subordinates. She divides the number of employees into categories like exceptional, above average, average, and below average. She assigns a certain percentage of employees to each category to determine the quality of their performances. In the context of methods for measuring performance, Sabrina is using the _____ method

Answer 1

Answer: Forced-distribution

Explanation:

The forced distribution is one of the type of method which is used by the various types of organizations or companies for the purpose of evaluating the performance of an employees by using the rating system parameter.

By using the forced distribution method the organizations are establishing the appraisal method by evaluating the productivity and the performance of an employees and it is also known as the management tool.

 According to the given question, Sabrina is the production manager at the Orrin Corporation and they needs to measure the overall performance of the subordinates so she is using the forced distribution method by dividing each employees into the different types of categories such as Exceptional, below average, Average and above average.      

 Therefore, Forced Distribution is the correct answer.