A team of engineers has decided to design a new shoe for people suffering from a painful foot condition. Which of the following tasks should the team undertake during the process of researching
the condition?

A. Consult with an orthopedist about how to best accommodate potential consumers in
terms of physical comfort and pain alleviation,
B. Test the shoe in a trial.
C. Find a rubber manufacturer to design the sole of the new shoe.
D. Determine how much potential consumers would be willing to pay for this new product.