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Merit Grading

The Merit Grading Method categorizes employee performance into predefined standards such as Outstanding, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory. Performance is distributed across five tiers: 10% Outstanding, 20% Exceeds Expectations, 40% Meets Expectations, 20% Below Expectations, and 10% Unsatisfactory, with each tier receiving corresponding merit rewards or development plans. This method aims to identify high performers for advancement while addressing underperformance through coaching or improvement plans.

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Merit Grading

The Merit Grading Method categorizes employee performance into predefined standards such as Outstanding, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory. Performance is distributed across five tiers: 10% Outstanding, 20% Exceeds Expectations, 40% Meets Expectations, 20% Below Expectations, and 10% Unsatisfactory, with each tier receiving corresponding merit rewards or development plans. This method aims to identify high performers for advancement while addressing underperformance through coaching or improvement plans.

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Brief write-up (for understanding and not memorizing)

Merit Grading Method

A technique where certain categories of worth (e.g., Outstanding, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory)


are established in advance. The appraiser compares an employee’s actual performance against
these predefined standards and allocates them to the most descriptive grade.

Distribution of Performance standards

• 10% - Top Tier (Outstanding): Located at the far-right tail of the curve. These are high-
potential leaders and innovators who receive the most significant merit rewards and fast-
tracked development.

• 20% - High Tier (Exceeds Expectations): Located on the right-side slope. These
employees consistently perform above standard requirements and receive above-average
merit increases.

• 40% - Middle Tier (Meets Expectations): Located at the central "hump" or peak of the
curve. This group represents the core workforce performing at the expected standard
or mean.

• 20% - Low Tier (Below Expectations): Located on the left-side slope. These
individuals show performance gaps that require targeted coaching or development to
move toward the center.

• 10% - Bottom Tier (Unsatisfactory): Located at the far-left tail. This identifies chronic
underperformers who typically require a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) or may
face separation.

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