Match the items of List - II with the items of List - I pertaining to the ranking methods used in performance management systems ; and select the code of correct matching. List – I (Ranking methods) List – II (Methodology) (a) Simple ranking(i) Based on overall performance.(b) Alternation ranking(ii) Ends up with predetermined number of people in each group.(c) Paired comparison (iii) Based on particular trait only for quantity/quality of work.(d) Forced distribution(iv) Based on a trait or a set of trait and avoids central tendency.

• A. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
• B. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
• C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
• D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)