Function Analysis
Function AnalysisAnalyst vs Marshal
Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis
First Type
Second Type
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Function-based type comparison analysis