Giving a Disappointing Rating: Answer D

During his annual review, a salaried employee states that he is disappointed in your rating of him, particularly in light of the fact that during the year he was never told that he was not doing excellently. How do you reply?

Answer D: "You understand only a specified and small percentage can be graded 'outstanding' and 'excellent'."

Lockheed Martin's Comment: -5 points

That may be, but it still gives the employee no information as to how he is doing and why.