Forced distribution is a comparative performance appraisal method where raters must distribute employee ratings according to a predetermined distribution, typically ranking a certain percentage of employees as top performers, average performers, and low performers. It aims to reduce rater bias by forcing ratings to fit the distribution. However, it can negatively impact employee morale and productivity if high performing employees feel unfairly ranked lower, potentially leading to absenteeism and reluctance to work.
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PB 501 Human Resources Management
1. Chapter 6: Performance Appraisal
Method of Performance Appraisal
Comparative Approach
Forced Distribution
Name: Matrix Number:
FRAN SISKAH YOHANES 07DPM10F1065
OW CHEE WEI 07DPM10F1052
ABDUL MUNIR BIN JAPRIN 07DPM10F1057
2. Definition:
Forced distribution is a form of
comparative evaluation in which an
evaluator rates subordinates
according to a specified
distribution.
3. Example:
Manager who is told that he/she must rate
subordinates according to the following
distribution:
4. Example (continued)
In a group of 20 employees, manager will
distribute their employees as the following:
5. Advantages:
This method tends to eliminate
raters bias.
By forcing the distribution according
to pre-determined percentages, the
problem of making use of different
raters with different scales is
avoided.
6. Limitations:
Is difficult to using this method in salary
administration, however, is that it may
lead low morale, low productivity and high
absenteeism.
Employees who feel that they are
productive, but find themselves in lower
grade feel frustrated and exhibit over a
period of time reluctance to work.