What are two boundaries defined in Scrum that give guidance for self-management?

• A. Creating an integrated and potentially shippable Increment by the end of each Sprint; Time-boxing the events in Scrum to allow for regular inspection and adaption
• B. Time-boxing the events in Scrum to allow for regular inspection and adaption; Creating an integrated and potentially shippable Increment by the end of each Sprint
• C. The Product Owner must approve every task; The Scrum Master must assign tasks
• D. The team should write complete documentation for each increment; The backlog should be fixed

Answer: (A)

Self-management in Scrum is guided by two clear boundaries that shape how the team works. First, time-boxing the events. Each Scrum event has a fixed duration, creating a regular cadence for planning, review, and adaptation. This constraint pushes the team to organize itself to fit within the timebox, keep transparency, and continuously inspect progress and adjust.

Second, delivering an integrated, potentially shippable Increment by the end of each Sprint. This means all work within the Sprint must come together to produce a cohesive, usable product increment that could be released. That boundary encourages cross-functional collaboration, defines a shared goal, and keeps the team focused on delivering value with every Sprint.

These boundaries together help the team determine how to collaborate, plan, and execute without external mandates. In contrast, options that imply approving individual tasks by the Product Owner, assigning tasks by the Scrum Master, or requiring heavy documentation and a fixed backlog don’t align with Scrum’s self-management and adaptive, value-focused approach.