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Decoding Scrum: Measurement, effectiveness and psychological background behind the Scrum work practices

Mitja Ružojčić et al.

Psihologija2026https://doi.org/10.2298/psi260312005rarticle
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We investigated the psychological underpinnings and effectiveness of Scrum, an agile framework for organizing work processes. In addition, we aimed to develop a questionnaire to measure the implementation of Scrum without using technical jargon. In Study 1, we developed a questionnaire of implementation of Scrum practices on a sample of 260 information and communications technology (ICT) professionals. We then further validated a questionnaire and investigated the relation of Scrum to job design/work motivation theories and desirable work outcomes on a subsample of 91 ICT professionals. In Study 2 we aimed to constructively replicate findings about Scrum effectiveness on a different sample of 94 ICT professionals. In addition, we aimed to show that higher Scrum implementation was also associated with lower turnover intentions. Our 15-item Scrum implementation questionnaire showed construct validity. Furthermore, we showed that job design/work motivation theories can partially serve as a psychologically grounded explanation for the effectiveness of Scrum methodology and that the implementation of Scrum methodology is related to favorable work outcomes. Our paper offers a significant contribution to the literature on job design and agile work practices by (1) offering a novel measure of implementation of Scrum work practices which should be applicable beyond the ICT sector and (2) providing empirical evidence grounding Scrum practices in job design/work motivation theories. It offers valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners interested in optimizing work environments and employee well-being through structured work practices.

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@article{mitja2026,
  title        = {{Decoding Scrum: Measurement, effectiveness and psychological background behind the Scrum work practices}},
  author       = {Mitja Ružojčić et al.},
  journal      = {Psihologija},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2298/psi260312005r},
}

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