The weak negative correlation between task performance and counterproductive behavior can best be explained by the fact that
A) poor performers are less creative at coming up with ways to undermine the organization.
B) the best workers are the ones most likely to get away with counterproductive actions.
C) top performers are too busy at their jobs to engage in counterproductive behavior.
D) less talented workers are not as successful at avoiding blame for their misdeeds.
E) good workers can behave counterproductively and still get the job done.

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Sometimes the best task performers are the ones who can best get away with counterproductive actions because they are less likely to be suspected or blamed. Moreover, counterproductive behaviors might even be tolerated for a while where the individual is able to effectively accomplish very challenging tasks.

The Weak Negative Correlation Between Task Performance and Counterproductive Behavior