When Keith Monroe told his father the family needed a new computer, the father told Keith to determine what features were needed and some costs. Mrs. Monroe suggested the new computer needed an ergonomic keyboard because she was having some problems with her wrists. Wenda Monroe asked that the new computer have a faster modem for her chat room visits. Mr. Monroe said what they bought would depend on what Keith learned. Which of the following sentences BEST describes the roles the
Individual family members played in making this decision?
A)Wenda acted as a user and an influencer.
B)Mr. Monroe took on all of the roles.
C)Keith took on all the roles except that of purchaser.
D)Mrs. Monroe and Wenda acted as information gatherers, users, and decision makers.

Question

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Wenda acted as a user by expressing her need for a faster modem for chat room visits and as an influencer by suggesting a specific feature for the new computer. The other family members contributed in different ways but did not fit the roles described in the other options as closely as Wenda fits her described roles.

When Keith Monroe Told His Father the Family Needed a New