ScrumStudy Exam SMC Topic 4 Question 110 Discussion

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Question #: 110
Topic #: 4

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Which one of the following statements about the history of Scrum is NOT correct?

AThe idea of Scrum was derived from a ''rugby'' approach, in which ''a team tries to go the distance as a unit,
passing the ball back and forth.''

BTakeuchi and Nonaka proposed that product development should be like a sequential relay race.

CScrum was based on a flexible and all-inclusive product development strategy where the development
team works as a unit to reach a common goal.

DTakeuchi and Nonaka based their approach on manufacturing case studies from various industries.
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Takeuchi and Nonaka proposed that product development should not be like a sequential relay race, but
rather should be analogous to the game of rugby where the team works together, passing the ball back and
forth as they move as a unit down the field. The rugby concept of a ''Scrum'' (where a group of players form
together to restart the game) was introduced in this article to describe the authors' proposal that product
development should involve ''moving the Scrum downfield''.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Rupert at Apr 06, 2025, 02:05 PM

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2 months ago

Ah, the classic 'rugby vs relay race' debate. I'll go with option 'A' - it's the most creative one.

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Berry

24 days ago

I see your point, but I believe the correct answer is Option B as well. It's interesting how they compared product development to a relay race.

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Lenita

1 months ago

Option A is indeed creative, but I think the correct answer is actually Option B) Takeuchi and Nonaka proposed that product development should be like a sequential relay race.

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Ollie

1 months ago

Option A) The idea of Scrum was derived from a 'rugby' approach, in which 'a team tries to go the distance as a unit, passing the ball back and forth.'

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Ruthann

3 months ago

This question is a real head-scratcher. I'm just going to guess 'D' and hope for the best.

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Lavonna

1 months ago

I agree, 'D' seems like the right choice.

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Kara

1 months ago

I'm going with 'C' on this one.

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Raina

2 months ago

I think 'D' is the correct answer.

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Nana

3 months ago

Actually, you are correct. The history of Scrum is not about a relay race, but about teamwork and collaboration like in rugby. So, the correct answer is B).

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Tayna

3 months ago

Hmm, I thought the Scrum approach was inspired by a game of Twister, where the team has to move in perfect synchronization.

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Rosalyn

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Scrum was based on a flexible and all-inclusive product development strategy where the development team works as a unit to reach a common goal.

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