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Case Scenario 2: ERP Inc

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Case Scenario 2: ERP Inc.
ERP Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise integration software (EIS) . EIS allows a firm to connect and integrate processes across all aspects of its business, regardless of where they are located around the world. ERPI is a product-focused company, whereas most competitors in its market space, such as Oracle, operate as "solutions companies." Oracle and Microsoft have begun to devote considerable resources to the development of and acquisition of products to compete in the EIS space. Despite these recent threats, one benefit of its product-focused strategy is that ERPI's proprietary product is generally recognized as being 200 percent to 300 percent better than competitors' software. ERPI estimates it will take two to three years for competitors to develop the capabilities needed to bring a competing product to market. ERPI invests a considerable percentage of its profits in basic R&D to support its core products. As evidence of this, among its competitors the firm maintains the largest in-house programming staff dedicated solely to the development of advanced enterprise integration software. Installation and related consulting for EIS typically cost between $100 million and $200 million, with the ERPI software component accounting for about 20 percent of the installed cost (the remaining 80 percent is spent on the actual installation, not counting the value of the customer's time) . ERPI's target market consists of the world's largest manufacturing and industrial firms, and it currently enjoys a 60 percent market share.
-(Refer to Case Scenario 2) . Which of the following represents the maximum level of performance ERPI should expect to achieve?

Definitions:

Task Behaviors

refer to the actions and activities an individual performs in order to complete specific objectives or tasks.

Initiating Structure

A leadership behavior that focuses on defining roles, tasks, and the structures necessary to achieve goals efficiently.

Labeled

The process of assigning a name, category, or description to individuals or groups based on perceived attributes, often influencing how they are perceived and treated by others.

Country Club

A management style focused on creating a comfortable and friendly work environment, often prioritizing the welfare and happiness of employees over strict productivity or performance measures.