[Solved] Candidate answer: "I noticed our team was spending too much on printing supplies.... I also set up a quarterly review to ensure continued savings." Which element is the disqualifier? | Amazon Leadership Principles

Amazon Leadership Principles - Frugality

Candidate answer: "I noticed our team was spending too much on printing supplies. I researched and found a vendor offering 25% lower prices. I negotiated terms and convinced the team to switch. We collectively decided to implement the change, which saved us $5,000 annually. I also set up a quarterly review to ensure continued savings." Which element is the disqualifier?

A"We collectively decided to implement the change."

B"I negotiated terms and convinced the team to switch."

C"I noticed our team was spending too much on printing supplies."

D"I set up a quarterly review to ensure continued savings."

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify who initiated -- candidate self-initiated research and negotiation.
Step 2: Recognize the subtle disqualifier -- 'We collectively decided' dilutes ownership and responsibility.
Step 3: Other elements show strong ownership, initiative, quantification, and follow-up.

Quick Trick: "We collectively decided" dilutes ownership

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

The phrase seems collaborative but subtly removes sole ownership, a key leadership flaw.

Concept tested:

CONCEPT

Frugality LP subtle ownership dilution disqualifier

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