Your university has decided to purchase new computers for all of the computer labs on campus. Typically, the purchasing agent negotiates with manufacturers and makes the decision on what to buy. However, for this purchase he has asked members of the computer science department to give input on the purchase decision. In this instance, the student senate would be acting as a(n) ____, while the purchasing agent is a(an) ______.
A)user; buyer.
B)user; gatekeeper.
C)user; decider.
D)influencer; decider.
E)influencer; gatekeeper.

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The members of the computer science department would be acting as influencers, as they are providing input on the purchase decision. The purchasing agent, on the other hand, is the decider, as they ultimately make the decision on what to buy. Option D correctly identifies the roles being played by both parties.

Your University Has Decided to Purchase New Computers for All