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The system is now used by three teams." Which element is the disqualifier?

medium🚫 Disqualification Identification Q9 of Q15
Amazon Leadership Principles - Invent and Simplify
Review this answer: "I noticed our manual order reconciliation was error-prone. I proposed and built an automated system that cut errors by 70%. We collectively decided on the design and I led the implementation. The system is now used by three teams." Which element is the disqualifier?
A"The system is now used by three teams"
B"I noticed our manual order reconciliation was error-prone"
C"I proposed and built an automated system that cut errors by 70%"
D"We collectively decided on the design"
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify phrases indicating ownership -- 'I noticed', 'I proposed and built', 'I led'.
  2. Step 2: Spot the subtle disqualifier -- 'We collectively decided' dilutes individual invention signal.
  3. Step 3: Confirm this phrase is the only disqualifier amid strong content.
Quick Trick: 'We collectively decided' -> ownership diluted
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • The phrase 'we collectively decided' hides individual invention despite strong impact and leadership.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Invent and Simplify LP -- subtle disqualifier in team decision phrase
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