According to the principles of the diffusion of innovation, an early adopter would be involved in which way with a new computer application to improve work flow?
A) The early adopter would create the computer application.
B) The early adopter would adopt the computer application after seeing quite a few others using it successfully.
C) The early adopter would adopt the computer application after seeing that most people have used it successfully.
D) The early adopter would be one of the first people to use the computer application.

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Early adopters are characterized by their willingness to adopt new technologies or innovations soon after their introduction, but not immediately as the innovators do. They are typically more open to new ideas and willing to take risks, but they do so after seeing some initial proof of concept or success from the innovators.

According to the Principles of the Diffusion of Innovation, an Early