Discuss Scrum PAL-I Exam Topic 3 Question 27

You are a manager responsible for a product being developed by a Scrum Team. A sales representative wants a particular feature in the product. They believe that it will help close a deal. The Product Owner understands the need but believes that there are more valuable things on the Product Backlog that will lead to more long-term business. The sales representative appeals to you to intervene. How do you respond? (choose the best answer)

AAsk the Product Owner to implement the feature anyway since it will close a deal.

BReach out to Developers who you think may support your position, in the hope of gaining more support for the idea.

CSupport the Product Owner's decision to focus on broader market needs in the long run, even though it may mean loss of short-term business.

DLobby other stakeholders to express support for adding the feature, to put more pressure on the Product Owner.

Suggested Answer: C

The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product, and prioritization is key to that responsibility. Even though losing a short-term business opportunity may seem detrimental, the Product Owner's long-term focus is more in line with the Agile principle of delivering sustainable value. Supporting the Product Owner's prioritization fosters respect for the role and the overall Agile process.

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24 comments · newest first

Chanel 2 days ago

Option A seems tempting. Closing deals is crucial.

Jettie 7 days ago

I agree, but what if we lose the deal?

Lacey 12 days ago

I think option C is the best. Long-term success matters.

Dierdre 18 days ago

But what if the feature really is a game changer?

Elly 23 days ago

Exactly! Focus on the bigger picture.

Cherilyn 28 days ago

Lobbying other stakeholders could create tension. Better to support the PO.

Twana 1 month ago

I feel like the sales rep's request is valid, but C is smarter.

Katheryn 1 month ago

Option A seems risky. We can't ignore the backlog priorities.

Kiley 1 month ago

Short-term gains can be tempting, but we need to think ahead.

Alverta 2 months ago

I agree, but what if we lose the deal?

Isadora 2 months ago

I think option C is the best choice. Long-term strategy matters.

Nicholle 2 months ago

A is a bad idea. We need to think bigger than just one sale!

Mignon 2 months ago

Really? I’m surprised the Product Owner wouldn’t want to consider it.

Adrianna 2 months ago

I agree with C. Short-term gains can hurt us later.

Chuck 2 months ago

But what if that feature could close a big deal right now?

Starr 3 months ago

C is definitely the way to go. Long-term vision matters!

Amie 3 months ago

I feel like option D could backfire. Lobbying other stakeholders might create tension. Supporting the Product Owner seems safer, but I still have some doubts about missing out on immediate opportunities.

Roslyn 3 months ago

I think I might lean towards option A because closing deals is crucial, but I also recall that we shouldn't undermine the Product Owner's vision. It's tricky!

Mozelle 3 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to balance short-term gains with long-term strategy. I feel like option C aligns with that, but I wonder if there's a risk of losing the sale.

Katlyn 3 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of the Product Owner's role in prioritizing the backlog. I think supporting their decision makes sense, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best approach in this case.

Cherelle 4 months ago

I feel like lobbying other stakeholders could create tension. I’m leaning towards supporting the Product Owner, but I’m still a bit conflicted.

Eveline 5 months ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to balance short-term gains with long-term strategy. I think option C aligns with that.

Trinidad 5 months ago

I'm not sure if we should just dismiss the sales rep's request. It feels like we might be missing out on a quick win for the business.

Arlene 5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of the Product Owner's role in prioritizing the backlog, so I think supporting their decision makes sense.

Scrum PAL-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 27 Discussion