Discuss AMA PCM Exam Topic 5 Question 63

Why are early adopters considered as opinion leaders?

AThey wait until a product is at its lowest price and influence others to make bulk purchases.

BThey do not give up on products easily and use a particular version until it is not in production.

CThey purchase enough products for the overall price to fall below a certain level and pave the entry for the late majority.

DThey read reviews of critics before buying a product.

EThey are instrumental in bringing other buyer categories to the market.

Suggested Answer: E

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12 comments · newest first

Dominga 11 months ago

I thought it was just about being cool, not leading the market!

Hyman 11 months ago

They help lower prices by creating demand, that's a fact!

Gary 12 months ago

Wait, are they really that influential? Seems a bit exaggerated.

Helaine 12 months ago

Totally agree! Early adopters shape the market for everyone else.

Charlena 12 months ago

They often influence trends by being the first to try new stuff.

Barb 1 year ago

I vaguely recall that early adopters are key in the adoption curve, but I can't remember if they read reviews or just go for it. I might lean towards option E too.

Daren 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused about the differences between early adopters and opinion leaders. Wasn’t there something about them not waiting for prices to drop?

Daniel 1 year ago

I think I saw a similar question about how early adopters help shape market trends. I feel like option E makes the most sense since they bring others into the market.

Tiffiny 1 year ago

I remember studying that early adopters often influence others because they try new products first, but I'm not sure which option really captures that.

Ailene 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about the calculation procedure version that would execute on a specific date and time, so I'll need to match that up with the information provided in the options.

Lilli 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The project manager should regularly meet with people across the organization to share the lessons learned and best practices from the pilot project. That way, the knowledge can be spread more widely and consistently.

Keshia 1 year ago

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AMA PCM Exam - Topic 5 Question 63 Discussion