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Garry Platt

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The Myth of The Bell Jar Distribution

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A fascinating analysis of the faulty use and projection of the bell jar distribution onto performance management and appraisal systems.

http://www.businessinsider.com/new-study-debunks-idea-that-human-performance-fits-on-a-bell-curve-2012-5

A fascinating analysis of the faulty use and projection of the bell jar distribution onto performance management and appraisal systems.

http://www.businessinsider.com/new-study-debunks-idea-that-human-performance-fits-on-a-bell-curve-2012-5

One Response

  1. Myth of the Bell Jar Distribution

    As usual Garry you've come up with another very interesting article – thanks!

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