Function Analysis
Function AnalysisMarshal vs Enthusiast
Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis
First Type
Second Type
Responds well to reassuring words, positive forecasts, and faith in future.
Allocates time segments for any business, making final decisions when time expires - gives only one chance. Time softens their harsh nature. After series of inexplicable defeats, begins thinking about fate, may turn to religion or charity.
Poor time management.
Often starts important work at the last minute, creating harmful rush. Values people who give time warnings. Hesitates before major life decisions. Remembers past mistakes but acts on preferences rather than experience. Suppresses negative premonitions. Impatient, dislikes waiting and time-wasters.
Periodically becomes thoughtful.
Withdraws into themselves, contemplating business prospects and newly opening possibilities. Forces themselves to achieve what seems practically impossible to others. Boldly responds to challenges when abilities are questioned. Considers themselves gifted with extraordinary mind. Grasps situations holistically, flexibly restructures when business loses perspective. Enjoys demonstrating erudition and fundamental knowledge publicly. Likes playing patron or benefactor role.
Eagerly supports new, promising ventures.
Needs alternatives that spark enthusiasm and stimulate activity. Thrives when abilities are recognized and encouraged. Becomes depressed when unable to contribute. Supports unconventional people and generates creative ideas for events and presentations. Avoids clichés and vulgarity.
Comfort and good material living conditions are cherished desires.
Without this feels unrealized and unsuccessful. Doesn't respect physically weak, poorly prepared people. Proud of good physical shape or deeply worried if lacking it. Due to immoderate desires, quickly wastes natural health reserves. Gets offended when called uncaring. Appearance either undemonstrative or emphatically status-oriented. Poorly developed sense of harmony and aesthetic taste. Strongly subject to physical instincts, particularly sexual. Satisfies bodily needs before spiritual ones.
Very caring toward family and close ones.
Attentive and responsive, especially to sick or impractical people. Excellent host who knows how to create the right impression. Practical in daily life, quickly settles into new environments. Has refined aesthetic taste and dresses thoughtfully with good color coordination.
Decisive person capable of applying force when situation demands.
Focused on victory at any cost. More obstacles encountered, the more focused and aggressive they become. Confident in their rightness, foreign to doubts and hesitations. Categorical in assessments, keeps the last word. Issues ultimatums - 'if you chose me, now obey.' Finds opponent's weakest point. If direct attack fails, flanks or attacks from behind. Often acts through third parties.
Persistent and demanding in business matters.
Independent and self-reliant in practical affairs. Defends interests well and pushes others toward activity. Impatient with delays. Strategic shopper who seeks quality matching price. Won't let people slack off until goals are met.
Mentally calculates various action plans, choosing most logical for given situation.
Handles cleverness tasks well. Groups people around themselves for specific goals, assigning clear places in their team. Confidently coordinates joint actions. Controls only key points without delving into details. Interested in results, not process. Tries to explain everything simply with visual examples. Understands others' action logic well - only those who constantly change it can beat them. Gets lost in non-standard, illogical situations.
Feels confident when everything is orderly and systematic.
Needs information presented in structured format. Strong sense of duty and responsibility. Builds relationships on trust. Seeks rational organization of lifestyle and health. Good body awareness, looks for methods to avoid illness or hide figure flaws.
Good manager who knows how to establish business.
Extracts benefit from any enterprise. Not inclined to economize in business, doesn't value small amounts. Only frugal with large sums. Has craft skills but will hire others when workload is heavy. Loves operating complex equipment in extreme situations. Tests people in action, throwing untrained ones into deep water immediately.
Forces themselves to be entrepreneurial.
Takes on many projects but gets overwhelmed. Sensitive about being seen as impractical. Works hard independently but appreciates help with details. Tackles problems head-on through multiple attempts. Tries to handle interconnected tasks simultaneously.
Difficulty establishing personal relationships in informal situations.
Intolerant and unyielding, inclined toward dictating relationships. Doesn't believe pure, platonic relationships exist. Often declares being 'for justice' - equal relationships with everyone. Nevertheless has favorites and persecuted ones. Only treats well those who respect their friends and oppose their enemies. Builds own ethical value system often disagreeing with generally accepted ones. Cannot tolerate personal obligation demands. Those they're attached to aren't released for long, seeks to make them dependent and 'tame' them.
Critically evaluates interpersonal relationships.
Openly condemns rudeness and demands respectful treatment. Teaches etiquette and good manners. Maintains close distance with people. Dislikes arrogance but strives for aristocratic image. Gets angry when contradicted, tries to shame others. Has acute sense of fairness, ensures no one is neglected. Will take risks for loved ones.
When provoked, capable of merciless rage.
Cannot stop themselves in anger during such moments. Very passionate, loves competitions and noisy companies where they can relax and emotionally discharge. Likes being inspired and having mood lifted. Emotional state largely depends on surrounding emotions. Enjoys listening to music which tunes them and creates inner balance.
Strong emotional influence on others.
Uses intense emotions to achieve goals. Excellent at reading others' moods and lifting spirits. Optimistic, highly social, enjoys talking about connections and relationships. Prioritizes family over status. Great at organizing social events and ensuring everyone feels included. Dislikes skeptics and loners.
Function-based type comparison analysis