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In order to eliminate deficiencies and gain benefits, organizations need to invest in on\u2010going software exploration, business examination, and process and software changes that align new processes and management responsibilities.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-heading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>In the expanding world of ES research, this study is significant because it explores the sources of deficiencies associated with process change and provides guidance to user organizations on ways to manage such deficiencies. 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