Some organizations ask managers to place a percentage of their employees in the bottom performance category on every performance evaluation exercise, which in some cases may mean they are fired. Which type of performance evaluation method does this exemplify?

A) forced-distribution system
B) checklist method
C) percent method
D) forced-choice method

Forced-Distribution System

A performance management system where employees are ranked in comparison with each other and placed into predetermined performance categories.

Performance Evaluation

The systematic assessment of an employee's work performance, typically conducted through observing, documenting, and analyzing their actions over a period.

Percent Method

A calculation method involving the use of percentages, often applied in finance, statistics, or to determine changes and allocations.