Forced Ranking
Making Performance Management Work
Harvard Business Review Press, 2005
Category: Human Resources
The be-good-or-be-gone concept of forced ranking stirs controversy. Is it necessary to make the work force forceful?
In this summary you will learn
- How a forced ranking system will make your company stronger
- Why it’s crucial to develop your organization’s top talent
- How to minimize the controversial elements of a forced ranking system
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Why you should read Forced Ranking
Forced ranking is a loaded topic. Any system that suggests that a company should fire the bottom 10% of its workforce will raise eyebrows. But author Dick Grote, a performance management expert, makes a thorough case for the harsh rigors of forced ranking. By tapping his personal experiences and utilizing input from industry leaders, Grote assembles a thoughtful and convincing presentation. At the same time, he addresses problems and obstacles inherent in forced ranking. getAbstract recommends this book as must reading for the leaders of any company that is considering a forced ranking system. It will also prove valuable to human resource professionals and those who just want to know what all the hubbub is about. Indeed, you might say this book scores in the top 10%, so the author can breathe a sigh of relief - for now.
About the Author
Dick Grote, chairman and CEO of a Texas-based consulting company, has written four books on performance management and has served as a consultant for several Fortune 500 companies. He also has developed a Web-based performance management system.
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