Which term describes a temporary team of employees selected to solve a specific problem?

• A. A permanent committee
• B. A cross-functional group of employees
• C. A temporary team of employees selected to solve a specific problem
• D. A task force for long-term projects

Answer: (C)

A temporary team formed to solve a specific problem is designed to be time-limited and purpose-driven. This setup matches a task force, where a group of employees from different areas is brought together to tackle a defined issue and then disbands once the solution is found or the project is complete. The other descriptions describe different structures or durations: a permanent committee continues indefinitely and isn’t aimed at a single issue; a cross-functional group focuses on diverse inputs but isn’t inherently temporary or issue-specific; a task force for long-term projects implies duration beyond the typical temporary nature of such teams. Understanding this helps you recognize when leadership wants a focused, time-bound effort to address a concrete problem.