Carly's company is considering adopting a new information technology. Because the information technology managers of the company are not yet familiar with the technology, they would most likely consult with someone from which of the following groups to help determine the suitability of technology?
A)Innovators
B)Early adopters
C)Early majority
D)Late majority
E)Laggards

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After the innovators, the next 13.5 percent of adopters are early adopters. This group is critical to the success of a new technology because its members include well-respected opinion leaders. Early adopters often are the people or organizations to which others look for leadership, ideas, and up-to-date technological information.

Carly's Company Is Considering Adopting a New Information Technology