Sabrina, a production manager at Orrin Co., needs to measure the performance of 12 of her subordinates. She divides the number of employees into categories like exceptional, above average, average, and below average. She assigns a certain percentage of employees to each category to determine the quality of their performances. In the context of methods for measuring performance, Sabrina is using the ________ method.

A) alternation ranking
B) rating attribute
C) mixed-standard
D) paired-comparison
E) forced-distribution

Forced-Distribution

A performance management system where employees are ranked and rated according to a pre-determined distribution curve, often leading to a certain percentage of employees being classified in categories such as high, medium, or low performers.

Performance Measurement

The process of quantifying the efficiency and effectiveness of past actions, using various indicators to assess outcomes against set standards or objectives.

Quality

The degree to which a product, service, or process meets or exceeds customer expectations or standards.