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Which Amazon Leadership Principle does this primarily demonstrate?

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Ownership
After noticing a recurring error in the team's data reports, you took the initiative to investigate the root cause without waiting for instructions. You coordinated with multiple departments to implement a fix and followed up to ensure the issue was fully resolved. Which Amazon Leadership Principle does this primarily demonstrate?
ABias for Action
BCustomer Obsession
CDeliver Results
DOwnership
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify who initiated -- self or manager-directed? -> Ownership
  2. Step 2: Check scope -- cross-team coordination and follow-up -> Ownership
  3. Step 3: Differentiate from Bias for Action -- Bias for Action focuses on speed, Ownership includes responsibility beyond scope
Quick Trick: Self-initiated, cross-team fix signals Ownership
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Bias for Action seems plausible due to initiative but misses cross-scope responsibility.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Ownership LP self-initiated cross-team responsibility
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