diff --git a/bmc/update_systemd.cpp b/bmc/update_systemd.cpp
index 92c97c8..afd4316 100644
--- a/bmc/update_systemd.cpp
+++ b/bmc/update_systemd.cpp
@@ -69,4 +69,9 @@
     return ActionStatus::running;
 }
 
+const std::string SystemdUpdateMechanism::getMode() const
+{
+    return mode;
+}
+
 } // namespace ipmi_flash