Which term describes a part of an agenda item that requires action?

• A. Action item
• B. Action plan
• C. Agenda
• D. Arbitration

Answer: (A)

In meeting management, a part of the agenda that requires someone to take a concrete step after the meeting is called an action item. This label signals that the item isn’t just for discussion; it needs a specific task assigned to someone, with a due date, so progress can be tracked and accountability ensured. The other terms describe different things: an action plan is a detailed, step-by-step way to achieve a goal; the agenda is the overall list of topics to cover in the meeting; arbitration is a formal process to settle disputes outside court. So the item that explicitly requires action aligns with the idea of an action item.