Function Analysis
Function AnalysisMarshal vs Politician
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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