Which performance appraisal method is congruent with a management approach that dictates that no more than 15 percent of employees are to be rated as excellent,commanding a top percentage increase in merit pay?

A) forced distribution
B) paired comparison
C) behaviourally anchored rating scales
D) field review

Forced Distribution

A performance management system where employees are ranked in groups and a certain percentage must fall into each group.

Merit Pay

A pay system where employees are given bonuses or pay increases based on their performance, encouraging productivity and excellence.

Performance Appraisal

The formal assessment of an individual employee's job performance and productivity, usually involving feedback and documentation.