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

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Frugality
Which version of this story best demonstrates Frugality with clear ownership, scope boundary, and quantification? Version 1: "I noticed our team was paying for duplicate cloud storage. I escalated to management, and they approved cancellation. The team saved money." Version 2: "We found duplicate cloud storage costs and decided to cancel one. This helped reduce expenses." Version 3: "During my review, I spotted duplicate cloud storage outside my team's budget. I led the cancellation process and saved $12K annually." Version 4: "I saw some cloud storage costs were high. I talked with the team, and we fixed it. Savings were good."
AVersion 1
BVersion 2
CVersion 3
DVersion 4
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify scope boundary -- Version 3 specifies 'outside my team's budget'.
  2. Step 2: Check for individual ownership -- Version 3 uses 'I led'.
  3. Step 3: Look for quantification -- Version 3 states '$12K annually'.
  4. Step 4: Conclude Version 3 best meets Frugality signals.
Quick Trick: Scope + I + metric = strongest
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Version 1 lacks scope boundary and quantification; Version 2 uses 'we' hiding ownership; Version 4 is vague and lacks metric; Version 3 is strongest by all signals.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Frugality LP -- answer variant with scope, I, and metric
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