A Study of Performance in Business Organizations Found That Workers

question 130

Multiple Choice

A study of performance in business organizations found that workers with higher ____ were rated as more effective leaders, as well as being more responsible for others, by their co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. ​

• A)guilt-proneness
• B)need to achieve
• C)external locus of control
• D)narcissism

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, rewarding kind actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort felt by an individual when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors simultaneously.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.

Central Route Change

A persuasive approach that focuses on logical arguments and content, leading to long-lasting attitude change by engaging systematic thinking.