Marta's company falls under the Sarbanes-Oxley reporting standards.She has overseen a major project to change reporting functions in organizational systems.But,there are reluctant and resistant adopters among the user groups involved in this project.Which of the following might be a compelling organizational reason for change for those reluctant and resistant adopters?
A)If we do not adopt this system, the company will be heavily fined, and might become bankrupt or acquired by another company
B)If we don't adopt this system, we will be one of the few that has stood up to governmental manipulation
C)If we don't adopt this system, we will be viewed as trend setters within our industry
D)Marta will gain prestige and power if this system is adopted
E)A competitor to this company adopted Sarbanes-Oxley two years ago

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The best compelling organizational reason for change for reluctant and resistant adopters is the potential negative consequence if they do not adopt the new reporting system. The Sarbanes-Oxley reporting standards have legal and financial consequences for companies that fail to comply. Therefore, the threat of heavy fines, bankruptcy, or acquisition by another company is a strong incentive for employees to adopt the new system. Options B, C, and D don't provide as strong of a reason to adopt the system, while option E is a good reason but may not be compelling enough on its own.

Marta's Company Falls Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting Standards