Please consider the following short case as you respond to the 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?
A)Inaccurate data in the system
B)Unrealistic expectations
C)Both inaccurate data in the system and unrealistic expectations
D)Neither inaccurate data in the system nor unrealistic expectations

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Both inaccurate data in the system and unrealistic expectations are common causes of ERP implementation failure. It is important for Sue, Sally, and Robert to ensure that the data being entered into the new system is accurate and to have realistic expectations of what the system can and cannot do. Without addressing these issues, the implementation could fail, leading to potential financial and operational problems for the bakery.

Please Consider the Following Short Case as You Respond to the Question