A(n) ___ activity is an action taken by a team member that directly contributes to the team's performance purpose.

A) maintenance
B) disruptive
C) task
D) social loafing
E) orientation

A task activity is an action taken by a team member that directly contributes to the team's performance purpose. Maintenance activities involve behaviors that foster relationships and improve teamwork, while social loafing refers to a team member's tendency to exert less effort in a group than when working alone. Disruptive behaviors undermine team coherence and effectiveness, and orientation activities involve introducing new team members to the group and its purpose.