Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (B)
Forced distribution
The forced distribution method was designed to overcome a frequent complaint against other ranking methods in which employees are given a unique rank, and not allowing for two (or more) incumbents’ performances to be very close to each other. The forced distribution method overcomes this problem and incorporates several factors, or dimensions, into the ranking process. A common forced distribution scale may be divided into five categories, with a fixed percentage of all subordinates in the group falling within each of these categories. Typically, the distribution follows a normal "bell-shaped" pattern.