Please consider the following short case as you respond to the next question: Sue and Sally are partners in a small local bakery specializing in wedding and birthday cakes. They use a simple Excel spreadsheet to record journal entries and prepare financial statements and tax returns. Robert, the owner of a consulting company that installs and maintains ERP systems, has recently approached them about the possibility of implementing an ERP system in their operations. If they accept his offer, Robert will provide a series of online tutorials to help them learn about the new system. Sue and Sally believe the implementation of the ERP system will make it easier for them to borrow money to expand the bakery.Based on the information in the case, all parties need to be concerned with which of the following common causes of ERP implementation failure?

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Both inaccurate data in the system and unrealistic expectations are common causes of ERP implementation failure. In this case, Sue and Sally need to ensure that the data entered into the new ERP system is accurate and up-to-date, and that they have realistic expectations about the benefits and potential challenges of implementing the system. They should work closely with Robert to address these concerns and ensure a successful implementation.

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