A particular organization uses a forced ranking system to appraise employees.As a peer appraiser,why might an employee be tempted to give colleagues a low rating?

A) Rating errors can be balanced out.
B) A limited amount of merit pay is available.
C) Conflict and ill will among peers is reduced.
D) You can all benefit if you rate each other low.

Forced Ranking System

A controversial performance management system where employees are ranked against each other in categories, often leading to a certain percentage being identified as top performers, while others are deemed low performers.

Merit Pay

A compensation system where employees receive pay increases based on their performance, rewarding those who exceed expectations.

Peer Appraiser

An employee designated to assess and review the performance of their colleagues as part of a company's evaluation system.