For the Week $1$ Case Study, you will find an article about why teams are important. Upon thorough review of the article, you will then answer the four questions below referencing what you discovered in the article. It is not sufficient to state your opinions alone; you must be able to backup your responses by applying team management concepts from the text with the case data that supports your findings. Expected response length is $3$ sentences per question. Please restate the question you are answering in your case study. See the questions below.

Why do teams matter more than ever? Please explain from your own viewpoint.

Explain what you value most in teamwork.

What are some key characteristics that a leader must have to successfully manage a team? Explain your answer.

Why do teams fail? Explain your answer.