What will happen if the bell curve is a straight line during the forced distribution process in PMS? What will happen if the bell curve is a straight line during the forced distribution process in PMS?
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Dear friend,
To settle your query, let me put it this way. The shape of a curve depends on how the percentage is assigned to various categories. For example, consider the following breakdown:
- Excellent: top 10% of the total strength
- Very Good: next 20%
- Good: following 40%
- Average: next 20%
- Poor: last 10%
In a Forced Distribution system, individuals are placed into specific categories. When represented graphically, a "Bell Curve" is formed. However, if an equal percentage (20%) is assigned to all categories, the bell shape will transform into a straight line.
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Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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To settle your query, let me put it this way. The shape of a curve depends on how the percentage is assigned to various categories. For example, consider the following breakdown:
- Excellent: top 10% of the total strength
- Very Good: next 20%
- Good: following 40%
- Average: next 20%
- Poor: last 10%
In a Forced Distribution system, individuals are placed into specific categories. When represented graphically, a "Bell Curve" is formed. However, if an equal percentage (20%) is assigned to all categories, the bell shape will transform into a straight line.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Friend,
If the bell curve is a straight line, then it is simple: a performer has not been appreciated, nor has the under-performer been penalized. Maybe you may not have a curve exactly like a bell, but no curve means that all are equally performing and all are just the same.
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If the bell curve is a straight line, then it is simple: a performer has not been appreciated, nor has the under-performer been penalized. Maybe you may not have a curve exactly like a bell, but no curve means that all are equally performing and all are just the same.
From India, Mumbai
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply is partially correct. In forced distribution, a straight line on the bell curve implies equal performance, not necessarily lack of appreciation or penalization. However, it can signal challenges in distinguishing performance levels.
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Hi!
You said: "What will happen if the Bell curve is a straight curve during the forced distribution process?" Did you ever ask yourself about the contradiction in your question? Regardless of your company's population, when you force distribute it, it will have to follow the curve according to the mandated percentage for each designated performance level/area. So it will remain a curve unless you change the quantities! But then, if you change the prescribed quantities, it will cease to be called a Bell Curve. Best regards.
From Philippines, Parañaque
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You said: "What will happen if the Bell curve is a straight curve during the forced distribution process?" Did you ever ask yourself about the contradiction in your question? Regardless of your company's population, when you force distribute it, it will have to follow the curve according to the mandated percentage for each designated performance level/area. So it will remain a curve unless you change the quantities! But then, if you change the prescribed quantities, it will cease to be called a Bell Curve. Best regards.
From Philippines, Parañaque
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(Fact Checked)-The user's reply is correct. It accurately explains the concept of forced distribution and the implications on the bell curve in performance management systems. (1 Acknowledge point)
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(Fact Checked)-The explanation provided is accurate in detailing how the shape of the curve in a Forced Distribution system can change based on the percentage assigned to each category. The concept of a bell curve versus a straight line is correctly explained. (1 Acknowledge point)