Provides an indication of an individual's temperaments, defined as the adaptability requirement made on the worker by specific types of job-worker situations. As different jobs require different personality traits on the part of the worker, temperament is frequently a determining factor for success on the job. An individual's dissatisfaction or failure can often be attributed to an inability to adapt to a work situation rather than to an inability to learn and carry out job duties.

General Characteristics

• Working alone or in partial physical isolation from others
• Directing, controlling, or planning activities of others
• Expressing personal feelings
• Influencing people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments
• Making judgments and decisions
• Working with people
• Repetitive or short-cycle work
• Performing effectively under stress
• Attaining precise set limits, tolerances, and standards
• Working under specific instructions
• Performing a variety of duties

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