Employees, at their own initiative, can go to SocialText or Google Sites and set up a wiki, WordPress to start blogging, or subscribe to a SaaS offering like SalesForce.com, all without corporate oversight and approval. This _____ of technology is one of the challenges associated with the adoption of SaaS models.
A) crowdsourcing
B) disintermediation
C) integration
D) scalability
E) consumerization

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The term "consumerization" refers to the trend where employees use consumer-grade technology and services in the workplace, often without formal approval or oversight from the IT department. This is a challenge for SaaS adoption as it can lead to issues with security, compliance, and integration.

Employees, at Their Own Initiative, Can Go to SocialText or Google