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Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 1 Question 50 Discussion

Which of the following key problems is the foundation of team dysfunction?
D) Absence of trust
A) Skill disparity between team members
B) Incomplete team composition
C) Too much work in process

Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 1 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SSM exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following key problems is the foundation of team dysfunction?

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Suggested Answer: D

According to both SAFe principles and Patrick Lencioni's model (which SAFe references), the absence of trust is the foundational cause of team dysfunction. Without trust, team members are unwilling to be vulnerable, admit mistakes, or ask for help---leading to fear of conflict, lack of commitment, and poor results.

Building trust allows team members to engage in open, honest communication and constructive conflict, both of which are essential for continuous improvement and high performance. Servant leaders play a key role in fostering this psychological safety by modeling openness, empathy, and transparency.

From SAFe guidance:

''The foundation of high-performing teams is trust. Without trust, teams cannot engage in healthy conflict, commit to decisions, or hold one another accountable.''

Therefore, the correct answer is D. Absence of trust, as it is the root cause of most forms of team dysfunction.


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Gladys
22 days ago
Wait, are we really saying trust is the only problem?
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Lorrie
27 days ago
I don't know, skill disparity can really mess things up too.
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Jerilyn
1 month ago
Totally agree, trust is essential for any team.
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Verona
1 month ago
I think absence of trust is the biggest issue.
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Gwenn
1 month ago
I keep going back and forth on this, but I feel like too much work in process could lead to dysfunction as well. It just creates chaos, right?
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Loreta
2 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think incomplete team composition might be the root cause. If the right roles aren't filled, it can really hinder progress.
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Brett
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like skill disparity could also be a big problem. It might create tension among team members.
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Myra
2 months ago
I think the absence of trust is a major issue. I remember reading about how it can lead to poor communication within teams.
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Rebecka
2 months ago
I lean towards absence of trust as the main problem. It seems to be a recurring theme in the materials we reviewed.
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Laurel
2 months ago
I keep thinking about the importance of team composition. If the team isn't complete, how can they function well?
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Azalee
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like skill disparity could lead to dysfunction too. We practiced a question about team roles that touched on this.
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Virgina
3 months ago
I think the absence of trust is a big issue for teams. I remember a case study that highlighted how trust impacts collaboration.
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