Which method involves the comparison of every employee in a work group with one another?

The Paired Comparison Method is designed specifically for evaluating employees by directly comparing each employee against every other employee within a work group. This approach involves systematically pairing employees and assessing one against another, which allows for a detailed evaluation of performance and skills relative to team members.

This method helps to eliminate biases that may arise from individual comparisons and provides a clear visual representation of an employee's standing within the team. By comparing each employee in pairs, the evaluator can identify relative strengths and weaknesses, which can help in making decisions regarding promotions, training needs, or performance bonuses.

In contrast, the Forced Distribution Method typically requires the evaluator to place employees into predetermined performance categories based on a bell curve, thus not allowing for specific pair-by-pair comparisons. Management by Objectives focuses on setting specific goals and evaluating performance based on the achievement of those goals, which may not involve direct comparisons at all. The Forced Ranking Method also evaluates employees against each other, but typically does so by ranking them rather than through direct comparisons of all pairs, making it less thorough than the Paired Comparison Method.