What defines a high-payoff task?

A high-payoff task is defined as one that supports more than one of the organization's mission-essential tasks (METs) or battle tasks. These tasks are crucial because they contribute significantly to achieving broader operational goals and maximizing effectiveness across various objectives. By aligning with multiple METs, high-payoff tasks ensure that resources are utilized efficiently and that efforts are synergistic, allowing the organization to leverage its capabilities for greater operational success.

In contrast, the other options focus on different criteria that do not necessarily capture the essence of a high-payoff task. For example, supporting only one MET does not maximize the impact of the task, while being the least resource-intensive doesn't inherently relate to the task's payoff in terms of operational effectiveness. Lastly, prioritizing based on time constraints can indicate urgency but does not inherently reflect the breadth of impact associated with high-payoff tasks.