Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 3 Question 37

A new Developer is having continuing conflicts with existing members of the Scrum Team,

which is impacting the delivery of the Increment. If necessary, who is responsible for removing

the Developer from the Scrum Team?

(choose the best answer)

AThe Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).

BThe Scrum Team is responsible.

CThe Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.

DThe hiring manager is responsible, they hired the Developer.

Suggested Answer: B

The Scrum Team is a self-managing unit that organizes its own work and delivers a valuable product1.The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers2. The Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful Increment every Sprint[3][3]. If a Developer is having conflicts with other team members that affect the delivery of the Increment, the Scrum Team is responsible for resolving the issue and deciding whether to remove the Developer from the team or not.The Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the hiring manager do not have the authority to remove a Developer from the Scrum Team, as this would violate the principle of self-management4.

1:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 5

2:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 6

[3][3]:The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 9

4:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework, Scrum.org, accessed on December 16, 2023

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27 comments · newest first

Loise 9 months ago

I thought the Product Owner had more control over team dynamics.

Jacki 10 months ago

Wait, isn't it the whole team's responsibility?

Huey 10 months ago

Totally agree, it's their job to remove impediments!

Elli 10 months ago

Surprised to see the hiring manager mentioned, that seems off!

Allene 11 months ago

I think the Scrum Master should handle this.

Susana 11 months ago

I thought the Product Owner had more control over the team’s output, so option A sounds plausible, but I don’t recall them having the authority to remove a Developer.

Gilma 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C because the Scrum Master is supposed to remove impediments, but does that include removing a team member? It seems a bit tricky.

Kassandra 11 months ago

I remember a practice question where the Scrum Team collectively addressed conflicts, so maybe option B is correct? It feels like everyone should have a say in team matters.

Celestine 11 months ago

I think the Scrum Master should be the one to handle this situation since they are responsible for facilitating the team dynamics. But I'm not entirely sure if they have the authority to remove someone.

Nobuko 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. The hiring manager seems like an odd choice, since they're not directly involved in the Scrum process. I'll need to review the Scrum framework again to figure out the right answer.

Tran 12 months ago

The Scrum Master is responsible for removing impediments, so I'd say they're the one who should handle this situation. Gotta remove that conflict to keep the team on track.

Junita 12 months ago

The Scrum Team is responsible for the delivery of the Increment, so I think they should have the authority to remove a problematic team member. That's my best guess.

Yen 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if the Product Owner or the Scrum Master is responsible for removing a disruptive team member. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Wayne 1 year ago

I agree with Lauryn, the Scrum Master should handle it.

Derick 1 year ago

I think D) The hiring manager is responsible. They should have vetted the Developer better in the first place.

Lauryn 1 year ago

I think the Scrum Master is responsible.

Carol 1 year ago

B) The Scrum Team is responsible. We're in this together, no one gets left behind!

Kina 9 months ago

↳ replying to Carol

Yes! Teamwork makes the dream work!

Jamal 9 months ago

↳ replying to Carol

Totally! We all share the responsibility.

Chaya 10 months ago

↳ replying to Carol

I agree! The Scrum Team should handle conflicts.

Fatima 10 months ago

↳ replying to Carol

Exactly! We need to support each other.

Weldon 1 year ago

C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments. Duh, everyone knows that's their job!

Dortha 1 year ago

↳ replying to Weldon

C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments.

Hershel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Weldon

C) The Scrum Master is responsible, they remove impediments. Duh, everyone knows that's their job!

Casandra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Weldon

A) The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).

Dierdre 1 year ago

↳ replying to Weldon

B) The Scrum Team is responsible.

Ashlee 1 year ago

↳ replying to Weldon

A) The Product Owner is responsible, they control the return on investment (ROI).

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