The abdicator creates a power vacuum that others must fill if the group is to succeed. Abdicators rate low in both task and maintenance orientation. Their own fear of failing is their primary concern. The controller uses power to frighten the group into action. The controller believes people are basically lazy and must be closely supervised.
Controllers feel accomplishing the mission is their responsibility.
They decide what the group's mission will be and how it will be carried out. Then they assign members the tasks required to implement their plan. Members are closely supervised to ensure they conduct their tasks exactly as instructed. Controllers attempt to use their power to motivate people. They attack people's basic security needs, threatening their jobs or salary increases.