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The team agreed on the final approach." What does this answer best demonstrate?

medium📝 Discussion Question Q9 of Q15
Amazon Leadership Principles - Have Backbone Disagree and Commit
A candidate states: "I disagreed with the product roadmap due to lack of customer focus. I presented data and alternatives to leadership. After leadership decided to proceed, I fully committed and helped execute the plan. The team agreed on the final approach." What does this answer best demonstrate?
AThe candidate failed to support the team after the decision was made.
BThe candidate effectively demonstrated Have Backbone Disagree and Commit by respectfully disagreeing and then supporting the final decision.
CThe candidate avoided presenting alternatives and only accepted the decision.
DThe candidate showed poor collaboration by not involving the team.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze Candidate's Actions

    The candidate voiced disagreement with data and alternatives, then committed fully after decision.

  2. Step 2: Match to Principle

    This aligns with Have Backbone Disagree and Commit: respectful disagreement followed by commitment.

  3. Final Answer:

    The candidate effectively demonstrated Have Backbone Disagree and Commit by respectfully disagreeing and then supporting the final decision. -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Disagree respectfully, then commit fully [OK]
Quick Trick: Disagree with data, then commit fully [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Misreading commitment as lack of support
  • Ignoring presentation of alternatives
  • Assuming team agreement means no backbone
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Options B, C, and D contradict the candidate's clear disagreement and commitment.
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Tests candidate's ability to balance disagreement with commitment and collaboration.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Have Backbone Disagree and Commit -- demonstrating respectful disagreement and full commitment with data
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