[Solved] Review this answer excerpt: "My manager asked me to investigate the workflow delays.... The team then implemented the changes." What is the PRIMARY weakness in this response? | Amazon Leadership Principles

Amazon Leadership Principles - Invent and Simplify

Review this answer excerpt: "My manager asked me to investigate the workflow delays. I followed their instructions and reported back. The team then implemented the changes." What is the PRIMARY weakness in this response?

ANo quantification of impact

BManager-directed investigation -- lacks self-initiation

CWeak reflection on lessons learned

DToo brief and vague

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify who initiated the investigation -- manager-directed -> Manager-directed investigation -- lacks self-initiation
Step 2: Secondary issues like no metrics or weak reflection are fixable but not primary.

Quick Trick: Manager asks -> ownership lost

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

No quantification is a common secondary flaw but the fatal issue is lack of ownership and self-initiation.

Concept tested:

CONCEPT

Invent and Simplify LP -- manager-assignment disqualifier

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