Motivating Employees By Using Bell Curve Performance Appraisals

Author(s)	Prof. Dr. Vidya Prakash Hattangadi
Country	India
Abstract	Bell curve performance appraisal is a method used in Human Resource Management to evaluate employee performance. This system groups employees into different performance levels based on a distribution that resembles a bell-shaped curve. The bell curve performance appraisal method was made famous and widely adopted by Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric (GE), in the 1980s. Although the concept of the bell curve as a statistical distribution predates Welch's use of it, his implementation at GE popularized its application in performance management. Encourages differentiation by clearly identifying high and low performers. Helps organizations allocate rewards and incentives more systematically. Promotes a performance-driven culture by discouraging complacency.
Keywords	Bell Curve, Performance appraisal, Jack Welch, General Electric, High performers, Average performers, Non-performers, Employee performance, Parameters of performance, Consistency in appraisal.
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-23

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