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

Guilt-proneness

The predisposition of an individual to feel guilt for wrongdoing, reflecting a sensitivity to the ethical or moral implications of their actions.

Higher

Typically used to denote something that is above average or superior in quality, position, or importance.

Rated

Assigned a classification or standard often based on quality, performance, or suitability.