Table 1.

Individual adaptive scale: factor loadings and items content.

Items	Factor 1 (Creative problem-solving)	Factor 2 (Acquiring new work tasks, technologies, and procedures)	Factor 3 (Demonstrating interpersonal adaptability)	Factor 4 (Handling work stress)	Factor 5 (Navigating uncertain and unpredictable work conditions)
Generates new, innovative ideas to solve complex problems	0.867
Develops innovative methods of obtaining resources to get the job done	0.646
Turns problems upside-down and inside-out to find fresh, new approaches	0.626
Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new skills and technology		0.738
Quickly and proficiently learns new ways to perform previously unlearned tasks		0.678
Volunteers to attend training that will prepare self for new skills needed at work		0.579
Flexible and open-minded when dealing with others			0.562
Works well and develops effective relationships with people with different personalities			0.776
Demonstrates keen insight of others’ behavior and adjusts own behavior to be able to work more effectively with them			0.715
Manages frustration well by working toward a solution, rather than blaming others				0.507
Remains composed and cool when faced with difficult circumstances				0.621
Does not overact to unexpected situations				0.462
Refuses to be frozen or paralyzed by uncertainty					0.571
Takes effective action, even when the situation is not clear					0.556
Readily and easily changes gears in response to unexpected changes					0.254