Combination AC: Action

A:C PROACTIVE OR RESPONSIVE

The A and C factor combination shows how someone takes action. It helps us understand how quickly someone likes to jump into things and the amount of variety they like to experience.

• If someone’s A is higher than their C, they’re considered proactive. The high A is autonomous and venturesome while the low C is intense and fast-paced. Action is decided and taken quickly.

• If someone’s C is higher than their A, they’re considered responsive. The high C means they’re stable and comfortable with the familiar and the low A means they’re cooperative and accepting. Action is taken with thoughtful and careful consideration.

  
  

A > C | Proactive

• Takes initiative

• Competitive

• Driven to get things done

• Positive response to pressure

• Fast-paced

• Achievement-oriented

• Impatient with routine

C > A | Responsive

• Consistent with repetitive work

• Cooperative with others

• Tolerant

• Patient

• Dependable

• Steady

• Easygoing

Workplace Behaviors

A>C Proactive

• Responding to Pressure: Thrive under pressure, positive response

• Adjusting/Adapting to Change: Adapt easily, a change agent

• Taking Action: Decisive, proactive

• Listening: Sparingly, finds it difficult

C>A Responsive

• Responding to Pressure: Tentative, with caution

• Adjusting/Adapting to Change: Takes time, needs to understand why

• Taking Action: Carefully, responsively

• Listening: Listens well, thoroughly