In Nolan's stage model of the evolution of IS/IT within businesses, the contagion stage is characterised by:
A) emphasis on functional applications to reduce costs
B) rapid growth of budgets
C) low expenditures for data processing
D) IS raised higher in the organization
E) None of the above

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In Nolan's stage model, the contagion stage is characterized by rapid growth of budgets due to the enthusiastic and somewhat uncontrolled spread of IT/IS within the organization, often leading to increased spending on technology without a proportional increase in understanding or strategic planning.

In Nolan's Stage Model of the Evolution of IS/IT Within