AMAZON ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Dive Deep - Answer-Leaders operate at all levels, stay connected to the details, audit
frequently, and are skeptical when metrics and anecdote differ. No task is beneath
them.
Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit - Answer-Leaders are obligated to respectfully
challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or
exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for
the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly.
Deliver Results - Answer-Leaders focus on the key inputs for their business and deliver
them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, they rise to the
occasion and never settle.
Customer Obsession - Answer-Leaders start with the customer and work backwards.
They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to
competitors, they obsess over customers.
Ownership - Answer-Leaders are owners. They think long term and don't sacrifice long-
term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just
their own team. They never say "that's not my job".
Invent and Simplify - Answer-Leaders expect and require innovation and invention from
their teams and always find ways to simplify. They are externally aware, look for new
ideas from everywhere, and are not limited by "not invented here". As we do new things,
we accept that we may be misunderstood for long per
Are right, A Lot - Answer-Leaders are right a lot. They have strong judgment and good
instincts. They seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm their beliefs.
Learn and Be Curious - Answer-Leaders are never done learning and always seek to
improve themselves. They are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
Hire and Develop the Best - Answer-Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire
and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent, and willingly move them throughout
the organization. Leaders develop leaders and take seriously their role in coaching
others. We work on behalf of our people to invent mechanisms for development like
Career Choice.
Insist on the Highest Standards - Answer-Leaders have relentlessly high standards -
many people may think these standards are unreasonably high. Leaders are continually
raising the bar and driving their teams to deliver high quality products, services and
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Dive Deep - Answer-Leaders operate at all levels, stay connected to the details, audit
frequently, and are skeptical when metrics and anecdote differ. No task is beneath
them.
Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit - Answer-Leaders are obligated to respectfully
challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or
exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for
the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly.
Deliver Results - Answer-Leaders focus on the key inputs for their business and deliver
them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, they rise to the
occasion and never settle.
Customer Obsession - Answer-Leaders start with the customer and work backwards.
They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to
competitors, they obsess over customers.
Ownership - Answer-Leaders are owners. They think long term and don't sacrifice long-
term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just
their own team. They never say "that's not my job".
Invent and Simplify - Answer-Leaders expect and require innovation and invention from
their teams and always find ways to simplify. They are externally aware, look for new
ideas from everywhere, and are not limited by "not invented here". As we do new things,
we accept that we may be misunderstood for long per
Are right, A Lot - Answer-Leaders are right a lot. They have strong judgment and good
instincts. They seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm their beliefs.
Learn and Be Curious - Answer-Leaders are never done learning and always seek to
improve themselves. They are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
Hire and Develop the Best - Answer-Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire
and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent, and willingly move them throughout
the organization. Leaders develop leaders and take seriously their role in coaching
others. We work on behalf of our people to invent mechanisms for development like
Career Choice.
Insist on the Highest Standards - Answer-Leaders have relentlessly high standards -
many people may think these standards are unreasonably high. Leaders are continually
raising the bar and driving their teams to deliver high quality products, services and
