Chapter 1 - A new approach for complex problems: An organization forms Scrum Teams each with a size of 15 members because it is a convenient way to map their current teams that are of the same size.
a) This is okay. It will speed up the Scrum transformation.
b) Scrum is immutable. It is recommended that the Scrum Team follow the guideline of ten or fewer people in order to drive the Scrum-based change.
c) It is up to the Teams to decide how they want to be formed.

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An organization forms Scrum Teams each with a size of 15 members because it is a convenient way to map their current teams that are of the same size. 
a) This is okay. It will speed up the Scrum transformation. 
b) Scrum is immutable. It is recommended that the Scrum Team follow the guideline of ten or fewer people in order to drive the Scrum-based change. 
c) It is up to the Teams to decide how they want to be formed.

Avinash Upadhyay · Accepted Answer

b) Scrum is immutable. It is recommended that the Scrum Team follow the guideline of ten or fewer people in order to drive the Scrum-based change.

Scrum recommends ten or fewer people, which is small enough to reduce complexity but big enough to have the required skills and capacity. Anything less may get only marginal productivity gains. Anything more will invite complexity. Correct answer is ‘b.’

Chapter 1 - A new approach for complex problems

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