In company A, the relationship between motivation and worker productivity is +.60, while in company B, the relationship between motivation and worker productivity is -.90. Based upon this knowledge, which of the following observations is true?
a. The capacity to accurately predict worker productivity from worker motivation is greater in company A.
b. The capacity to accurately predict worker productivity from worker motivation is greater in company B.
c. The capacity to accurately predict worker productivity from worker motivation will be the same in both companies.
d. One cannot predict worker productivity from worker's motivation using correlational data.
Answer: b. The capacity to accurately predict worker productivity from worker motivation is greater in company B.
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