Function Analysis

Function AnalysisPolitician vs Analyst

Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis

First Type
Second Type
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.
Strong sense of timing and deadlines.
Arrives punctually and prides themselves on organization. Calculates effort to finish work exactly on deadline, though often starts late and rushes at the end. Seeks time-efficient work methods, warns others about their busy schedule. Feels controlled by fate but succeeds when starting timely. Forgets past failures quickly but expects little from the future.
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.
Natural idea generator and system improver.
Notices alternative ideas and fills gaps in interesting systems. Strong brainstorming ability with independent thinking. Develops fundamentally new solutions intuitively, using logic only to formalize insights. Solves complex, unclear problems by finding hidden connections and compensating for missing facts with imagination.
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.
Modest lifestyle needs but responsive to care.
Content with minimal comforts but becomes energized when health and comfort are addressed. Seeks functional, harmonious clothing without artificiality. Feels uncomfortable when dressed inappropriately. Long-term discomfort leads to accumulated negative emotions that may eventually explode.
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.
Prefers easy, democratic relationships.
Evaluates relationships by their ease and naturalness. Tense relationships drain energy and cause passivity. Gentle and non-aggressive, lacks pushiness. Needs independence and personal space. Poor at subordinating others or defending daily interests. Indecisive in crises but maintains composure. Ignores force and pressure - cannot be coerced.
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.
Logical and persuasive thinking.
Builds clear schemes and concepts, separating main from secondary. Develops practical systems rather than abstract theory. Judges systems by internal logical consistency. Prefers compact, compressed information but can expand when needed. Objectively evaluates potential of formal models and connects details to the whole picture.
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.
Good at evaluating business prospects.
Can advise on bold new ventures and success strategies but lacks personal business drive. Hesitates in business activity, either too cautious or suddenly takes risks hoping for luck. In work, alternates between perfectionism and rushing to finish. Doesn't mind rough results - will return to improve later. Wants to understand how others work to inform their own approach, but quickly loses acquired skills.
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.
Struggles with social connections.
Has difficulty establishing relationships, forces themselves to be friendly. Keeps private life hidden, uncomfortable with unexpected guests. Cautious in communication, only engages in meaningful conversations. Values existing relationships and maintains stable social systems. Indifferent to criticism, doesn't fear negative attitudes. Feels tense with unfamiliar people.
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.
Responds well to positive emotions.
Becomes relaxed, sociable and witty around friendliness and good vibes. Tries to bring joy to close people. Only responds to negative emotions if they seem justified; otherwise withdraws or counters with logical analysis. Shows emotions only in familiar settings or with close people; otherwise remains cold and detached.
Function-based type comparison analysis