What is the responsibility of the Product Owner regarding the selection from the Product Backlog?

The responsibility of the Product Owner in relation to the selection from the Product Backlog is centered on maximizing the value that the Scrum Team delivers. The Product Owner collaborates with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that the team selects enough items from the Product Backlog to satisfy stakeholder expectations while also considering the team's capacity. This involves communicating with both the Scrum Team and stakeholders, striking a balance between stakeholder desires and the team’s ability to deliver.

Effective prioritization and selection of Product Backlog items involve negotiation and discussions to find what can feasibly be accomplished in the upcoming Sprint. Hence, ensuring satisfaction while maintaining focus on delivering value is crucial. The framework emphasizes collaboration, making the Product Owner’s responsibility not merely about pleasing stakeholders, but rather about understanding and aligning their needs with what the team can realistically deliver.

In contrast, the other options reflect misconceptions about the Product Owner's role. The Product Owner does not select items in isolation nor leave the selection entirely to the Scrum Team; their role is to facilitate and guide the process. Additionally, the Product Owner does not dictate a specific amount of work as this undermines the collaborative aspect of Scrum and the self-organizing nature of the Scrum Team.