Which performance management technique involves the identification of a large number of critical incidents, the classification of these incidents into performance dimensions, and the rank ordering of these incidents into levels of performance?

Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS)

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described it can be said that the performance management technique being described is known as Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS). Like mentioned in the question BARS are scales that are used in order to rate the performance of narratives, critical incidents, and quantified ratings based on a rating system of good, moderate, and poor performance.