Who decides what goes in the Sprint Backlog?

Are you serious? — episode 5

We do Scrum, but…

Are you serious? — episode 5

There are several incorrect but common practices related to the Sprint Backlog that raise eyebrows. One of them is this:

Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters select the items for the Sprint Backlog and the Development Team is only allowed to agree.

Many people wish to make their mark and influence the Sprint…