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Does Rank and Yank Work To Improve Company Productivity?

By Robert Bacal - It's an important question. We tackle whether the rank and yank techniques actually work. You may be surprised at the answer. new (Added: 12-Oct-2006 Hits: 425 )

FORCED DISTRIBUTION RATING SYSTEMS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF WORKFORCE POTENTIAL: A BASELINE SIMULATION

By Scullen, Bergey et al - This supposed research article purports to present data to support the use of rank and yank in organizations. It's not based on looking at real companies at all, but is simply a computer simulation, based on a computer model that may or may not be accurate. Take the conclusions with a grain of salt. new (Added: 27-Jun-2006 Hits: 420 )

Rank and Yank - Fallacy #1 - New Hires Will Outperform Yanked Employees

By Robert Bacal - Rank and yank is based on a number of false assumptions. We examine the first which has to do with the idea that new hires will be better than the people that got yanked. new (Added: 12-Oct-2006 Hits: 195 )

Rank and Yank - Fallacy #2 - Ignoring the Difference Between Incompetent and Less Competent

By Robert Bacal - One fallacy upon which rank and yank procedures are based has to do with the absolute differences between poor employees and less poor employees. new (Added: 9-Jul-2007 Hits: 206 )

The ABCs of Rank and Fire Management - Management By Fear

By Mark Edmondson - Performance ranking may not always work in high school, but is it a useful tool for motivating your employees? In search of answers, and with help from some of our Affiliates, let's explore the value of employee performance ranking: How widespread is it? How does it work? Who's using it? Is it consistent with Lean thinking principles? What do we recommend to our clients? new (Added: 24-Jul-2006 Hits: 194 )

The Cenek Report - Journal - Forced Ranking Forces Fear

By na - A must read for anyone interested in how the ranking of employees, and rank and yank affects companies over the longer haul. These comments were written by an Amazon Top 10 reviewer in extolling Dick Grote’s new book, “Forced Ranking: Making Performance Management Work.” What’s striking about the reviewer’s comments is that he or she apparently sees no connection between forced ranking.................. and Enron’s implosion! Was any of the chicanery that occurred at Enron directly attributable to a work culture that endorsed pugilistic contests and organizational Darwinism at all costs? new (Added: 27-Jun-2006 Hits: 185 )

What Is Employee Ranking?

By Robert Bacal - Short explanation of what employee ranking involves. new (Added: 12-Oct-2006 Hits: 280 )

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