stack ranking
"Stack ranking" is a controversial performance management system aimed at identifying top performers and addressing underperformance within an organization.
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Definition
C1Performance Management
(corporate, formal)A system where employees are ranked relative to each other, typically categorizing them as top, average, or low performers.
Example
- The company implemented stack ranking to better identify high achievers and address underperformance.
- Managers often face challenges when using stack ranking to evaluate their teams.
C1Human Resources
(corporate, technical)An evaluation method that compares employees to one another, often resulting in a distribution of performance levels.
Example
- Stack ranking can create a competitive atmosphere among employees.
- Critics argue that stack ranking may harm team cohesion.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stack ranking":
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