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Amazon Leadership Principles - Bias for Action

During a product launch, a team member noticed a critical bug in the payment system that could delay the release. Without waiting for managerial approval, they quickly coordinated with the engineering team to deploy a hotfix within hours, ensuring the launch proceeded on schedule. Which Amazon Leadership Principle does this scenario primarily demonstrate?

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BCustomer Obsession

CInvent and Simplify

DBias for Action

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify who initiated -- self or manager-directed? -> Bias for Action
Step 2: Determine the principle focus -- speed and decisiveness -> Bias for Action

Quick Trick: Fast fix without waiting -> Bias for Action

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

Customer Obsession seems plausible because the fix benefits customers, but the key is the rapid initiative without waiting.

Concept tested:

CONCEPT

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