Jamie was recently assigned to a committee whose task is to research new product opportunities. Once this group generates a list of six or seven viable options, it will be disbanded. This group is also known as a
A) team.
B) standing committee.
C) permanent committee.
D) task force.
E) none of these

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The group described is a task force, as it has a specific goal or task to accomplish and will be disbanded once that task is completed. A team implies a longer-term collaboration, a standing committee is a permanent group with ongoing responsibilities, and a permanent committee is similar to a standing committee but may also have decision-making authority.

Jamie Was Recently Assigned to a Committee Whose Task Is