Reasoning: Mental Processes Required By Job

1 Follow Specific Directions for Basic, Routine Tasks: read or hear instructions and do exactly as told. This is not "guidelines" where one uses discretion within specific parameters; instead, it prescribes exact by-the-numbers procedures. Accurate compliance is more important than judgment or individual discretion.

Follow detailed directions for basic, routine tasks requiring common sense to carry out simple instructions for routine tasks in a familiar environment. This primarily calls for ability to read, remember and repeatedly apply simple instructions and explanations. Routine and detail are important.

	High motivation indicates that this person is capable of carrying out instructions for simple, routine tasks in a familiar environment. Many maintenance positions are in this category, as are some temporary or seasonal jobs. Usually tasks are explained, demonstrated, and supervised. Key responsibilities may include dependability, a steady work record, thorough and clean performance, and trustworthiness relative to the property of others.
	Moderate motivation indicates that this person can be counted on for satisfactory performance in simple, routine tasks in a familiar environment. This means hearing or reading exactly what was said, and doing as instructed. This is a good trait for operational, administrative, or clerical activities.
	Low motivation indicates that this person is not motivated or oriented for accomplishing simple, routine, basic tasks. (Few people are.)