Martin works for a company that utilizes rank-and-yank evaluation syst

QUESTION

Martin works for a company that utilizes rank-and-yank evaluation systems. At the end of the review cycle, Martin did not receive a warning or termination notice, yet he did not receive a raise or promotion.

Where did he rank on the evaluation bell curve?
A) at the peak of the curve
B) to the left of the peak
C) to the far left of the peak
D) to the right of the peak
E) to the far right of the peak

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) The top of a bell curve marks strictly average performance. Under the rank-and-yank system, highly ranked employees receive bonuses or promotions and lowly ranked employees receive warnings or are dismissed.