The best predictor of on-the-job performance for all but less-skilled jobs is

A) age.
B) general mental ability.
C) motivation.
D) stated intentions.

General Mental Ability

An overall capacity to think abstractly, reason, plan, and solve problems, often considered synonymous with intelligence.

Stated Intentions

The declared or expressed purposes or goals of an individual or group, often used to predict future actions.

Motivation

Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driving individuals to pursue and achieve objectives.