Correct Option: D

According to ‘Morality and Administration in Democratic Government’ by Paul H. Appleby, a good administrator: l has willingness to assume responsibilities, l demonstrates continuing personal growth, l is disposed towards action, l is a good listener who asks pointed questions, works well with all sorts of people; l seeks to obtain most able subordinates, l uses institutional resources-does not try to do it all and know it all himself, l cares for power only as it contributes to effectiveness-chiefly as a reserve asset, l has self-confidence and so is ready to admit his limitations and errors, l is hospitable to bad news as well as good, l respects subordinates as much as superiors, l constantly seeks to improve institutional performance, and l respects political processes and responsibilities in democratic governments, and l has a 'governmental sense' and a 'political sense'.