Factor D

Facteur D Formality

The drive to conform to rules and structure

Summary of Motivating Needs

High Amount of Factor D: • Understanding of rules and regulations • Specific knowledge of the job • Freedom from risk of error • Time to gain expertise • Recognition for depth of knowledge • Clarity of expectations • Certainty

Low Amount of Factor D: • Freedom from rigid structure • Freedom of expression • Opportunities to delegate details • Freedom from rules and controls • Flexibility • Informality • Opportunities to be spontaneous

Summary of Behaviors

High Amount of Factor D: • Serious • Meticulous • Conservative • Thorough • Deliberate • Conventional • Disciplined

Low Amount of Factor D: Informal • Tolerant of uncertainty • Flexible • Spontaneous • Non-conforming • Casual • Adaptable