Jake Has to Decide Whether It's the Right Time to Adopt

Multiple Choice

Jake has to decide whether it's the right time to adopt a new technology for his department. Besides considering the potential benefits of the new technology, which of the following factors should have the most influence on his decision?

A) The prestige connected with using the technology
B) The likelihood of a better technology becoming available
C) The extent to which the new technology will enhance his professional reputation
D) The technology skills of the people in his department
E) The entry barriers to using the technology