Function Analysis
Function AnalysisAdministrator vs Politician
Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis
First Type
Second Type
Values punctuality but struggles with time prediction.
Judges people by ability to keep word, timely warning about intentions, arriving precisely at appointed time. Values those who don't spare time for them. Prepares for everything in advance. Sudden, unwarned plan changes upset them. Dislikes answering questions like 'What will happen tomorrow?' or 'When will you do this?' Greatly needs guaranteed future and event predictability. Dislikes radical changes and sharp course alterations. Prefers straight-line forward movement. Poorly foresees dangers. Respects traditions and time-established customs. However, strives to keep up with times - won't cling to old ways.
Feels energetic when time is occupied but manipulates timing.
Loves constant changes, event development, contradictions. Often wants to go somewhere, completely change environment. Imposes timing convenient for themselves. Either rushes and hurries others, or delays and obstructs quick decisions. Always finds something to criticize. Loves being persuaded for long time with many examples and instructive stories from past.
Creative abilities increase with mood and clear prospects.
If feels conceived plan is fundamentally possible, enthusiastically and zealously begins implementation. Cannot live aimlessly without clear perspective ahead. Achievement of each intermediate result inspires and creates desire to go full distance. Loves competition, games, dynamic sports. Gambling spirit. Especially inspired when need to prove abilities. When losing orientation or reaching dead end, becomes very nervous and discouraged. In such situations needs advice, calm confirmation, or final goal correction.
Presents self as original, unconventional personality.
Tends to oppose themselves to surroundings. Can support conversation on any topics, demonstrating knowledge about everything. Grasps information quickly but superficially. Periodically becomes thoughtful and introspective. In such moments feels people perceive them differently than they really are. Quite capricious and fastidious. Won't miss chance to emphasize broad possibilities and great prospects. Often argues and disagrees, defending opposite viewpoint on principle.
Very caring provider focused on comfort and health.
Provides loved ones with prosperity and comfortable living conditions. Helps people with deeds, not words. Rests as thoroughly as works. Loves festive feasts, abundant food, cooks tasty meals. Gladly gives gifts and presents surprises. Heavily suffers from ailments, neglects illnesses. Treats others more willingly than themselves. Important to establish causes of poor health. Looks neat, carefully wears clothes. Never wears new item immediately - saves for appropriate occasion. Prefers strict business or classic clothing style. Pays special attention to shoe cleanliness.
Protective of comfort while having unique aesthetic taste.
Strongly dislikes when comfort is violated. Fears for material well-being and health. Never acts against own conveniences. Monitors cleanliness, observes hygiene rules. Fastidious. Criticizes product quality or goods reliability. Not ashamed of body and physiological processes. Has distinctive aesthetic taste not always matching generally accepted standards. Cautious in nature. Won't be first to settle unknown place. Conservative in household habits. Other extreme - indifferent attitude toward appearance.
Natural leader who channels strength productively.
Knows how to make people work. Won't tolerate lazy workers and slackers nearby. Characterized by strong master's feeling. Won't allow anyone to command on their territory. Lives by principle 'my home is my fortress.' Puts all strength into work. Various hobbies and entertainments interest them little. Strongly concentrates on work subject. Never uses force for suppression, humiliation, or power seizure. Directs natural strength toward useful matters and smooth technological process management.
Excellent at reading and manipulating power dynamics.
Well senses force distribution. Quickly grasps who is strong, who is weak, whom to pressure, whom to avoid. Finds weak spots in people they know closely. Influences through pain points to change behavior favorably. Doesn't submit to direct pressure attempts - skillfully dodges. Knows how to defend themselves. Reacts violently when restricted in choices. Commands those less decisive and less confident. Communicates equally with stronger partners. Always finds ways to attract attention.
Cannot tolerate chaos but struggles with systematic explanation.
Cannot live in chaos and disorder. Fights against indiscipline and norm/rule violations. Demonstrates example of composure and organization but lacks strength to influence others. Before starting anything serious, gathers all relevant information. Cannot act unsystematically or blindly. Cannot tolerate cunning, deviousness, deception attempts. States unflattering opinions directly. Critical in evaluating own and others' work results. Struggles to explain action technology. Systematic-analytical thinking is their painful side. Prefers 'do as I do' method over instructions. Strives to quickly move from words to action.
Sensitive about logical conclusions being ignored.
Classes those ignoring their remarks as ill-wishers. Depends on established order in area where they live or work. Complains about lack of discipline and disorganization, though cannot provide it themselves as doesn't want to spoil relationships and cannot work methodically. Reacts to accepted hierarchy. Communicates either from below as subordinate or from above as boss. Allows themselves to be unceremonious with subordinates. Cannot be near antipathetic people - does everything to remove them. Doesn't know by what system they operate.
Driven and productive worker focused on practical results.
Pushy and hardworking person. Great laborer who works as many hours as the task demands. Fighter for quality, reliability, and work productivity. Always seeks bold, non-standard technological solutions. Has inclination for innovation activity. Thrifty and economical manager. Plans how best to use things or products, makes preparations. Skillfully operates equipment. Possesses exceptionally practical mindset. Evaluates everything from standpoint of expediency and usefulness. Teaches people how to live wisely without wasting abilities.
Mood depends on business success and needs engaging work.
To improve emotional state, must be offered profitable business. Tends toward either great generosity to wastefulness when mood is elevated, or economy and even stinginess when emotionally depressed. Emotions important in work - cannot work if occupation seems boring. Can turn any task into entertainment, give it show character. Very nervous and angry when bypassed in business or when material resources distributed so they get less than others. May create scandal over this.
Well-being depends on psychological atmosphere and deep bonds.
Health depends on surrounding psychological atmosphere. If people are hostile and distrustful, health quickly deteriorates. Very stable in personal attachments. Will do much more than expected for those who respond to their sympathy. Needs deep and solid human relationships. However, getting close is difficult due to high partner demands. Loves long heartfelt conversations and stories about pastimes. Despite external harshness, quite sentimental at heart.
Expert relationship manipulator and negotiator.
Knows how to tell person what they want to hear. However, doesn't rush to fulfill promises if doesn't feel special necessity. Balances between opposing camps' interests, successfully conducting negotiations or bargaining. If own interests require, easily reconciles with former opponents. Knows how to establish relationships. Rather plays on negative relations and antipathies than positive connections. Hard to break tedious relationships themselves. Tries to indirectly make person understand they're not interesting. Dislikes letting people get close as feels it imposes obligations. Easily makes acquaintances and feels more confident in large company than alone or in routine setting.
Attempts cordiality but can be emotionally rough.
Strives to show hospitality and humor in communication. Demonstrates good disposition and positive emotions, though they come out somewhat harsh. Gets very heated in arguments. When overcome by emotions, doesn't listen to others' opinions and stubbornly insists on own view. Never admits being wrong. However, if others remain restrained and don't submit to pressure, becomes attentive and considerate. Can control emotional excitement through willpower. Strongly dislikes interference in their affairs or being forced to redo work. In such moments may flare up, throw objects, sharply turn and leave.
Work capacity highly dependent on mood and excitement.
In elevated mood, tackles even heavy work. Without mood, even important work remains undone. Energetic in tasks with immediate completion. If no quick return and work is intensive, quickly cools and seeks other directions. Excitement and passion increase productivity. Creates festive, celebratory atmosphere around themselves. Does best work in informal settings. Scatters energy in different directions - handles multiple tasks simultaneously, easily switching between them. If interests continue expanding, effectiveness drops.
Function-based type comparison analysis