These people prefer well-ordered environments and like conforming and prefer subordinate roles. They are effective at well-structured tasks, but avoid ambiguous situations and problems involving interpersonal relationships or physical skills. They describe themselves as conscientious, efficient, obedient, calm, orderly, and practical. They identify with power and value material possessions and status.
| CONVENTIONAL PEOPLE ARE: | CONVENTIONAL PEOPLE CAN: | CONVENTIONAL PEOPLE LIKE TO: |
|---|---|---|
| Well Organized Accurate Numerically Inclined Methodical Conscientious Efficient |
Work Well Within a System Do a Lot of Paperwork in a Short Time Keep Accurate Records Use a Computer Terminal Write Effective Business Letters |
Follow Clearly Defi ned Procedures Use Data Processing Equipment Work with Numbers Type or Take Shorthand Be Responsible for Details |
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