Marissa 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 alsoknown as:
A) a team.
B) a standing committee.
C) a permanent team.
D) a task force.
E) none of these.

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The group described is a task force, which is a temporary committee formed to accomplish a specific task or set of goals. Task forces are disbanded once their mission is complete. The other options, such as standing committees and permanent teams, imply ongoing responsibilities rather than a specific task to be completed.

Marissa Was Recently Assigned to a Committee Whose Task Is