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Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC Exam - Topic 1 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-SPC exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 1
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What is one issue when organizing around hierarchical functions?

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Suggested Answer: D

Organizing around hierarchical functions often creates communication barriers, silos, and delays in decision-making. SAFe emphasizes organizing around value and cross-functional teams to address the communication and collaboration challenges inherent in traditional functional hierarchies.


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Carlee
2 months ago
Leaders at all levels can be a good thing, though.
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Ashley
3 months ago
Totally agree with that!
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Keneth
3 months ago
Wait, isn't it supposed to streamline things?
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Sue
3 months ago
Not sure about that, seems like a stretch.
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Domonique
3 months ago
It makes communication difficult.
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Tashia
3 months ago
I remember we talked about how hierarchical structures can hinder Agile teams, but I'm not clear if that's the same as making communication difficult.
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Serina
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the answer was about decision-making being centralized. But I can't recall if that relates to communication issues.
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Lawrence
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it might create leaders at all levels. That sounds familiar from our group discussions.
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Aleta
4 months ago
I think one issue with hierarchical functions is that it can make communication difficult, right? I remember discussing that in class.
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Nida
4 months ago
I think the answer is C - it moves the decisions to where the information is. Hierarchical functions push decision-making down to the people closest to the work, which can be more efficient.
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Melodie
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key issue is that it makes communication difficult, which is option D. Hierarchical structures can create silos and slow down information flow.
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Cecilia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of hierarchical functions to determine the main issue.
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Melda
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key issue with hierarchical functions before selecting an answer.
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Theresia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. B sounds interesting, but I think D might be the way to go. Hierarchies can be a real pain in the communication department.
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Sang
5 months ago
I'd have to go with C. Putting decision-making closer to the information is a good thing, isn't it?
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Evette
2 months ago
True, but I still prefer C for better efficiency.
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Lawrence
2 months ago
But what about communication issues? D might be a concern.
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Kimberlie
2 months ago
Yeah, it makes sense to have decisions made where the info is.
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Janey
2 months ago
I think C is definitely a plus!
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Virgie
7 months ago
Option D is clearly the right answer. Hierarchical structures often lead to communication breakdowns and slow decision-making.
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Tammi
5 months ago
Option D is clearly the right answer. Hierarchical structures often lead to communication breakdowns and slow decision-making.
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