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- TYPE 5 - RESERVED, FACTUAL, ANALYTICAL, & CASUAL
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- Type 5 individuals are reserved and tend to work best in indoor
- work settings not requiring face-to-face interaction with large
- numbers of people. They can work for extended periods of time on
- projects and maintain good concentration. Numerous interruptions
- can be annoying because it breaks their concentration and attention
- to detail. They do not make hasty decisions and find satisfaction
- in understanding the idea and purpose behind the job they are
- doing. They may find it difficult to remember names and faces but
- have a good memory for detail and facts. They sometimes find it
- easier to express themselves in writing rather than verbalizing
- their feelings. They are very dependable and have sound judgment.
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- On the job, Type 5 individuals are precise, thorough, and patient
- with details. They usually reach their conclusions in an orderly
- step-by-step manner. They prefer an established time frame for
- accomplishing tasks and work best with standardized procedures
- rather than creating new ones. They often are better at analyzing
- and solving problems than in implementing the solution.
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- When working with fellow employees, they tend to be firm-minded and
- analytical. They can function efficiently in a non-harmonious
- environment and can reprimand or fire people when necessary.
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- They do not show much emotion and may hurt people's feelings
- without intending to. When being supervised, their primary concern
- is that they are being treated fairly.
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- The Type 5 individuals are a very adaptable individuals who deal
- well with changes and alterations to projects. They are at ease in
- most situations and are not easily frustrated when time pressures
- are a factor. They may become involved in several projects and
- find it difficult to complete them in a timely manner. They may
- complete the most interesting assignments first and postpone the
- more undesirable duties until last. Decision making is sometime
- difficult and a need for further information may characterize their
- style.