> In a typical work group, ranking ties pay to performance about as well as
> using random numbers does.
I am reminded that half of all U.S. CEO's are also below average
performers - but only when measured against other U.S. CEO's. When
measured against the total U.S. population their performance score drops
considerably.
[Host Note: there is a wonderful Dilbert cartoon in which the dog advises
the clueless boss, "You'll be amazed, but half of your customers are below
average. Another fifth percent are above." And the boss asks, "And, how
many are average?" ...Rick]
--Lon Badgett lonbadgett@aol.com
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