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Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 3 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SSM exam

Question #: 30
Topic #: 3

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What is one trait of a servant leader?

APersuades rather than using authority

BDeflects information that could change the team's work

CDetermines the day-to-day activities for the team

DSolves problems on behalf of the team

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Suggested Answer: C

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Corinne

9 months ago

A sounds good, but can you really persuade everyone?

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Aliza

9 months ago

Servant leaders should empower, not just solve problems.

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Lorita

10 months ago

Wait, isn't deflecting info a bad thing?

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Alise

10 months ago

I think D is more accurate, though.

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Ernest

10 months ago

A is definitely the right choice!

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Antonio

10 months ago

I’m confused because D sounds like it could be a trait too, but I think servant leaders should encourage problem-solving within the team, not just solve problems for them.

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Domonique

10 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think the answer was about supporting the team rather than just directing them. So, A could be it.

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Madonna

11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about servant leaders being more about collaboration. A seems to fit that idea.

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Shawna

11 months ago

I think servant leaders focus on empowering their team, so maybe A is the right choice since it mentions persuading rather than using authority.

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Quentin

11 months ago

I remember learning about servant leadership in class. I think the main idea is that the leader serves the team, rather than the other way around. Based on that, I'd say A is the best choice here.

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Altha

11 months ago

Okay, let's see. A servant leader is supposed to empower and support their team, not control them. So I'm pretty sure the right answer is A - persuading rather than using authority.

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Odelia

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of leadership styles, but I'm not totally confident which one best describes a servant leader. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Ciara

11 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key trait of a servant leader is persuading rather than using authority, so I'll go with option A.

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Kimbery

1 year ago

Hmm, this one's tough. But I think A is the way to go - persuasion over authority is a key trait of a servant leader. Not a fan of the 'solve all the problems' approach either.

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Jesse

1 year ago

D is tempting, but a true servant leader should be helping the team solve their own problems, not just taking care of it all themselves. Gotta go with A on this one.

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Fallon

1 year ago

B) Deflects information that could change the team's work

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Flo

1 year ago

I agree, a servant leader should empower the team to make decisions.

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Paz

1 year ago

A) Persuades rather than using authority

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Lera

1 year ago

Haha, C is a classic 'not a servant leader' move. Micromanaging the team's activities? No way, that's the opposite of what a servant leader does.

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Jacklyn

1 year ago

Haha, C is a classic 'not a servant leader' move. Micromanaging the team's activities? No way, that's the opposite of what a servant leader does.

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Kaitlyn

1 year ago

B) Deflects information that could change the team's work

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Daron

1 year ago

A) Persuades rather than using authority

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Burma

1 year ago

I'm going with B. Deflecting information that could change the team's work just doesn't sound like something a servant leader would do. They should be open and transparent.

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Hester

1 year ago

Deflecting information goes against the idea of serving others first.

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Demetra

1 year ago

I agree, a servant leader should be transparent and open with their team.

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Elina

1 year ago

Option A definitely seems like the right choice here. A servant leader is all about empowering and inspiring the team, not imposing their authority.

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Tamar

1 year ago

I agree with Cecilia. Servant leaders should focus on influencing and guiding, rather than just giving orders.

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Cecilia

1 year ago

I think a servant leader should definitely persuade rather than use authority. It's important to inspire and motivate the team.

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Mireya

1 year ago

A) Persuades rather than using authority

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