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Scrum PAL-I Exam - Topic 4 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PAL-I exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 4
[All PAL-I Questions]

True or False: The most important function of an Agile manager is to set goals and hold people accountable for their commitments.

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Suggested Answer: B

In Agile, the focus is on empowering teams to set their own goals and take accountability for their work. The manager's role is to facilitate, support, and remove impediments rather than enforcing accountability or setting strict goals.


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Victor
3 months ago
Surprised to see this question, isn't it more complex than just true or false?
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Ming
3 months ago
False! It's all about empowering the team, not just holding them accountable.
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Elenora
3 months ago
Really? I thought collaboration was the main focus.
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Hillary
4 months ago
Totally agree, accountability is key in Agile!
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Leanna
4 months ago
I think it's more about facilitating than just setting goals.
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Benton
4 months ago
I could be wrong, but I feel like Agile managers should facilitate rather than just set goals. That makes me think it's False.
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Dion
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized team empowerment over just holding people accountable. So, I think it's False.
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Glendora
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like setting goals is important, but not the most important function. Maybe it's True?
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Alex
5 months ago
I think I remember that Agile focuses more on collaboration than strict accountability, so I might lean towards False.
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Delisa
5 months ago
Ah, this is a good one. I'm going to go with False. The Agile manager's role is more about coaching, mentoring, and supporting the team, not just setting targets and enforcing them.
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Glory
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is False. The Agile approach is about empowering the team and fostering collaboration, not just top-down management.
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Charlene
5 months ago
I think the answer is False. From what I understand, Agile managers are more focused on facilitating the team's work and removing obstacles, rather than just setting goals and holding people accountable.
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Merlyn
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I know Agile emphasizes self-organizing teams, so I'm not sure if setting goals and holding people accountable is the most important function. Let me re-read the question.
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Corinne
5 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The role of an Agile manager is a bit different from a traditional manager, so I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Delila
1 year ago
Are we sure this isn't an April Fool's question? Agile managers don't 'hold people accountable' - they help the team succeed!
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Alva
1 year ago
A) True
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Tasia
1 year ago
I agree, Agile managers are there to support the team, not to hold them accountable.
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Nelida
1 year ago
B) False
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Andree
1 year ago
A) True
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Arlene
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd say it's a mix - the manager sets the direction, but the team owns the implementation.
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Aretha
1 year ago
Exactly, it's a collaborative effort between the manager and the team.
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William
1 year ago
That makes sense. The manager provides guidance, but the team is responsible for delivering.
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Katy
1 year ago
B) False
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Luis
1 year ago
A) True
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Kara
1 year ago
I think the most important function of an Agile manager is to empower and support the team, not just hold them accountable.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Nah, false. Agile is all about empowering the team, not micromanaging them. The manager's job is to facilitate, not dictate.
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Paola
1 year ago
B) False
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Cassie
1 year ago
Agreed, the Agile manager should empower the team and facilitate collaboration.
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Corinne
1 year ago
B) False
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Argelia
1 year ago
A) True
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Bettyann
1 year ago
Why do you think it's False?
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Kara
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is False.
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Vicki
1 year ago
True, that's the key role of an Agile manager. Without clear goals and accountability, the whole Agile process falls apart.
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Nickie
1 year ago
Absolutely, without clear goals, it's hard to measure progress in Agile.
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Maxima
1 year ago
A) True
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Eladia
1 year ago
I agree, setting goals and holding people accountable is crucial in Agile.
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Matthew
1 year ago
A) True
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Bettyann
1 year ago
I think the answer is True.
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