Do you think forced ranking is a good performance management system? Why or why not

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Read “You Manage It! 1” in Managing Human Resources (2016, p. 228). After reading the case, complete the following items:

  1. Write a summary of the case,
  2. Answer the critical thinking questions, and
  3. Elaborate on two key learnings from the case related to performance management, appraisals, and the validity and reliable of various methods. Be sure to clearly state the two key learnings and defend them in well-organized, scholarly responses.

A key learning is defined as significant knowledge gained from reading the case. You may choose to explain your key learnings by offering a real-world application, personal insight, your thoughts and opinions about what was stated, how it is handled at your company, etc.

Arrange your summary, questions, and key learnings in a well-organized, scholarly response of 2-3 pages. Include a title page and references page which are not included in the page count. Support your observations and opinions with citations from 2-3 credible sources documented according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to search for credible and scholarly sources.

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Explanation & Answer

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Running Head: FORCED RANKING

Forced ranking
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FORCED RANKING

Summary
The forced ranking system was made popular by Jack Welch, the former CEO of General
Electric. Through this system, management identifies the bottom 10% of performers and fires
them. Replacements are then found who are more likely to perform better at these posts. Through
a pre-established ranking system, top performers are rewarded while low performers are warned
or have their employment terminated. This system has however been found to have some ethical
and legal concerns. Companies such as Microsoft, Ford Motors, Goodyear, Conoco, and Sprint
have all faced discrimination suits from the use of this system. This system, however, helps a
company to raise the bar when it comes to performance constantly and a company can eventually
end up with the best possible team. However, use of this system comes at the cost of destroying
teamwork within the company as it encourages competitiveness among the employees. What’s
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Excellent resource! Really helped me get the gist of things.

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