when to use a scaled/enterprise agile software development framework and when to let agile processes 'emerge'?

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There are quite a few enterprise agile software development frameworks available:

Scott Ambler: Disciplined Agile Delivery
Dean Leffingwell: Scaled Agile Framework
Alan Shalloway: Enterprise Agile Book
Craig Larman: Scaling Lean and Agile
Barry Boehm: Balancing Agility and Discipline
Brian Wernham: Agile Project Management in Government - DSDM

I've also spoken with people that state that your enterprise agile processes should just 'emerge' and that you shouldn't need or use a framework because they constrain you.

Question 1: When should one choose an enterprise agile software development framework, and when should one just let their agile processes 'emerge'.

Question 2: If choosing an enterprise agile software development framework, how does one select the appropriate framework to use for their organisation?

Please provide evidence of your experience or research when answering questions rather than just presenting opinions.

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