You've missed the point. In a company where everybody performs equally, the ratings would still have to be distributed between the following rankings, regardles

You've missed the point. In a company where everybody performs equally, the ratings would still have to be distributed between the following rankings, regardless of actual performance. Amazing Good Average Poor Judging by comments, it appears to be the #1 choice for HR departments. Which is just plain depressing, but more depressingly, not surprising.