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$**$CASE $22$: The Uncooperative Team Member$**$

Background Information:

Michael is a team leader at a software development company. His team is responsible for developing a critical module of a new software project. The team consists of five members, and they have tight deadlines to meet.

The Problem:

While the team is generally cooperative, there's one team member, Jessica, who seems to be consistently uncooperative. Jessica is highly skilled and knowledgeable but often refuses to collaborate with others. She prefers working on tasks alone and doesn't contribute to group discussions or brainstorming sessions. This behavior is affecting the overall team dynamic and slowing down the project progress.

The team has tried to involve Jessica in various team activities, but she consistently resists, citing that she works more efficiently alone. Other team members have expressed frustration with Jessica's lack of cooperation, feeling that it hinders the team's ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work.

Case Questions:

$1.$ Is there a problem? Explain.

$2.$ How should Michael respond? What steps can he take to address Jessica's uncooperative behavior and improve team collaboration?

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