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Which version of this answer best demonstrates Frugality LP with clear ownership, scope boundary, and quantification?

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Frugality
Which version of this answer best demonstrates Frugality LP with clear ownership, scope boundary, and quantification? A) "I noticed our team was spending too much on office supplies. I talked to the vendor and got a discount. Costs went down." B) "We saw high supply costs and worked together to negotiate better rates. Our team saved money and improved budgeting." C) "During a review, I found our department overspending on supplies. I negotiated a 10% discount with the vendor, reducing costs by $5K annually." D) "I helped my team reduce supply expenses by suggesting we buy in bulk. This saved money and improved efficiency."
ADuring a review, I found our department overspending on supplies. I negotiated a 10% discount with the vendor, reducing costs by $5K annually.
BWe saw high supply costs and worked together to negotiate better rates. Our team saved money and improved budgeting.
CI noticed our team was spending too much on office supplies. I talked to the vendor and got a discount. Costs went down.
DI helped my team reduce supply expenses by suggesting we buy in bulk. This saved money and improved efficiency.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify scope boundary -- 'department' in C is clear, others vague or 'team'.
  2. Step 2: Check pronouns -- C uses 'I' consistently, B uses 'we' diluting ownership.
  3. Step 3: Look for quantification -- C specifies 10% discount and $5K savings, others lack specifics.
Quick Trick: Scope + I + metric = strongest Frugality answer
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Options A and D lack quantification; B uses 'we' and vague scope; C clearly states scope, individual action, and specific metric.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Frugality LP -- answer variant with scope, I-ownership, and metric
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