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A Scrum Team has been consistently delivering 'Done' Increments, but the Product Owner frequently expresses frustration that the delivered features do not fully meet the evolving needs of the market. Which principle of empiricism is most likely being underutilized?
- ASelf-management
- BAdaptation
- CInspection
- DTransparency
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Adaptation
While the team is delivering 'Done' Increments (implying some level of Transparency and Inspection), the frustration about evolving market needs suggests a lack of effective Adaptation. The team is not adequately adjusting its plans or product based on new insights.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Self-management is a characteristic of Scrum Teams, not one of the three pillars of empiricism.
- C. Inspection is likely occurring as 'Done' Increments are being produced, but it's not leading to effective changes.
- D. Transparency is present to some extent as 'Done' Increments are delivered, making the work visible.
Empiricism: Adaptation
Adaptation involves adjusting a process or product based on insights gained from inspection, to minimize further deviations from acceptable limits.
- Occurs as soon as possible after inspection.
- Requires empowered decision-makers.
- Is a continuous activity in Scrum.
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