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. 2014 Mar 4;9(3):e90309. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090309

Table 1. Description of the 10 main scales in the JobMatchTalent test and the name of the sub-scales for each main scale.

Domain Main Scale Description
Stability Patterns Work Structure Shows the degree of ability to prioritize and organize one's work. The sub-scales are: focus on planning, focus on details, and focus on order.
Inner Drive Measures the individual's ability to stay focused and motivated based on intrinsic motivation. The sub-scales are: self-motivation, optimism, and mood stability.
Stress Index It serves as an index of emotional stability at work despite outer influences such as stress, disturbance, and interpersonal provocations. The sub-scales are: self-control, resilience and concentration ability.
Decisions Characteristics Measures the individual's ability to make thoughtful and strong decisions and sticking with them. The sub-scales are: thoughtfulness, willpower, and persistence.
Action Patterns Activity Measures the level of energy put into work and the pace kept when performing the tasks. The sub-scales are: physical activity, mental energy, and need for speed.
Drive Measures the tendency to be driven by ambitions and degree of striving and aiming for success at work. The sub-scales are: winning instinct, vision, and development motivation.
Acting Measures an individual proneness to be proactive. The sub-scales are: sphere of influence, power of initiative, risk taking.
Relationship Patterns Tolerance An index of tolerance and trust in interpersonal relations. The sub-scales are concurring image, tolerant attitude, and trust in others.
Social Interest Measures the individual's interest in social interpersonal relations. The sub-scales are: displayed consideration, diplomacy and contact creating.
Communication Measures the general willingness and interest to express oneself to the external world. It is represented by the underlying degree of directness and strength in the communication, and the level of interest in actually communicating with others and the willingness to openly express one's opinion without restrain. The sub-scales are: focus in communication, communicativity, and openness.