Enterprise Resource Planning Users Research Articles

Enhancing ERP Usage Through Absorptive Capacity: A Case Study from Indonesia Enterprise

This research investigates the effect of individual users' absorptive capacity to the usage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) at PT ABC, a transportation company in Indonesia. Utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). This study tests the relationships between three facets of absorptive capacity and ERP usage. This study revealed that among aspects of absorptive capacity, only the capacity associated with applying ERP knowledge directly affects ERP usage. Meanwhile, prior understanding and proficiency in integrating ERP systems have a significant indirect impact on ERP usage performance. Based on these findings, it is suggested that PT ABC strengthens individual employees' absorptive capacities and encourages them to acquire ERP expertise before implementation. Moreover, cultivating a culture that supports collaboration and knowledge sharing is crucial for maximizing the benefits of ERP systems within the organization. Implementing these strategies is expected to improve ERP adoption outcomes at PT ABC

Assessment of the Role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation on Machakos University’s User Performance

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems occupy one of the largest and most important areas of information systems implementation in organisations in the world today. This study assessed the role of ERP implementation on Machakos University’s user performance. This study determined the relationship between enterprise resource planning system technology utilisation and user performance, system quality and user performance, and information quality and user performance. This study focused on user performance as compared to most studies that look into performance at the organisational level. The study made use of ICT models of adoption as its guidance. The implementation aspect was viewed from three perspectives, which include system technology utilisation, information quality, and finally, the system quality of the ERP system. Each aspect was analysed, and its effect on ERP system users was established in part and discussed. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires regarding the user performance of the ERP. Pearson’s correlation analysis was the statistical tool analyse the quantitative data. Microsoft Excel was used to capture data and transferred later into SPSS for detailed analysis, while descriptive statistics was used to help understand the characteristics of the study population. Computations from quantitative analysis pointed out respectively that Pearson’s correlation coefficient of technology utilisation = 0.686, system quality = 0.682, information quality = 0.757 and user performance (P-Value = 0.000) under the mediation of technology acceptance. This affirmed that for an ERP system, technology utilisation, system quality, information quality, respectively, and user performance have a statistically significant linear relationship (p < .05). Results also indicated that the magnitude or strength of the association is a strong one for each one of them since each of the aspects had its results within the range (.5 < | r | <.9). Characteristics of adopted technology, if well integrated together with the user tasks and abilities, and then coupled with appropriate system quality and information quality, resulted in enhanced user performance of an institution and by recommendation, such should form the backbone of an ERP as entails its design and implementation

A study of user switching intention for ERP systems based on push-pull-mooring model: Focusing on the important role of information quality for users

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable within companies due to their substantial functions and benefits. With a plethora of ERP systems available in the market, management is offered a broad array of options. This paper endeavours to identify the determinants influencing the switching intention of ERP users. Utilizing a conceptual model that adapts the push-pull-mooring paradigm, we seek to construct a formation mechanism of switching intention. Through structural equation modeling conducted on data collected from 236 users, our study uncovers several key findings. The study indicates that system quality, information quality, and top management support exert considerable influence on switching intention via satisfaction. Notably, we found that user satisfaction has a negative impact on switching intention. Our analysis also reveals that alternative attractiveness significantly determines switching intention. These findings provide valuable insights for organizations and ERP vendors to better understand user behaviour and to strategically manage user retention and switching decisions.

Understanding continuance intention of enterprise resource planning (ERP): TOE, TAM, and IS success model

This paper aims to identify the key factors influencing the intention to continue using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Extending the Technology-Organization-Environment framework, the model integrates variables from both the Technology Acceptance Model and the Information Systems Success Model. We employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling to analyze empirical data collected from 237 participants who use ERP systems in their workplaces. Our findings suggest that perceived usefulness has a positive impact on the intention to continue using ERP. Both system quality and information quality are pivotal in shaping perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Additionally, we found that top management support is a crucial determinant of continuance intention. The integrated model combines technological factors, organizational context, and environmental components to explain the ongoing use of ERP systems. This research enriches the existing literature on information systems, offering academics and managers deeper insights into the mechanisms driving continued ERP usage.

Mechanisms for successful management of enterprise resource planning from user information processing and system quality perspective

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are now ubiquitous in modern organizations. A number of previous studies have focused only on system factors and perceptions, there is a noticeable shortfall in research that concurrently addresses technological factors and human roles in explaining user satisfaction. This study aimed to identify these variables from the perspectives of information systems, technology, and human participation, thereby addressing this knowledge gap. The focus of the study was a large shipbuilding and marine company utilizing an ERP system. The participants, a sample of 234 ERP users, were carefully selected by the company’s executives and practitioners, and data was collected through online questionnaires. They were selected through purposive sampling from among employees who use ERP systems in large-scale shipbuilding and marine engineering companies. The study aimed to clarify the relationships between user satisfaction and perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system quality, service quality, participation, and information quality. A partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the collected data. The results indicated that perceived ease of use, system quality, service quality, and participation positively influenced user satisfaction, whereas perceived usefulness did not have a significant impact. Interestingly, participation was found to lessen the effects of perceived usefulness on satisfaction. The findings of this study suggest that to enhance ERP user satisfaction, managers should strive to make the ERP system easy-to-use and stable, encourage employee participation in the decision-making process, and bolster the role of the support team. It should be noted, however, that the study has limitations as it did not consider all possible factors, such as training and support. Future research should take a broader view of the variables involved in the operation of an enterprise-wide information system.

Process Improvement Between Company Departments with the Integration of ERP and CRM Software Programs

This study aims to examine the processes of a company that uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, which are known as integrated systems, and improve these processes in an enterprise that produces decorative acoustic suspended building products. The company started to use Netsis software as an ERP system years ago. Then, it purchased the LogoCRM software, which could work integrated into Netsis software, to ensure information flow between these systems easily. Since it is known that the company still experiences information flow issues between the departments although the ERP and CRM systems of the company are integrated, the study tried to minimize these deficiencies in the information flow between the production and sales & marketing departments. The problems experienced between the departments of the company that we work with were determined by the interviews with the ERP and CRM system users in the company, and the ERP-CRM software was customized to be suitable for the use of the company. A user-friendly interface has been designed in the CRM software, and by providing integration between the software, it is possible to see the stock balance information instantly in the CRM software. In addition, in the CRM software that will work integrated with ERP, a smart coding algorithm was developed to minimize errors by considering the possibility of the sales team misreading the product cards, and it was aimed to reduce user errors by minimizing the screen interventions of the users. In the study, ModelEditor was used for the improvements made in the SQL-based CRM software. With this study, communication problems between sales-marketing and production departments were reduced by providing ERP-CRM integration. As a result of the improvements made, a common language was developed between the departments, reducing the amount of faulty production, and time savings were achieved by reinforcing the cooperation between departments.

Analisis Adopsi Sistem ERP dalam Mengoptimasi Industri Pangan Menggunakan SEM dan Model UTAUT2

In the era of Society 5.0 and the post-COVID-19 recession, entrepreneurs experienced digital disruption and economic instability, especially in the food industry sector. The low awareness of entrepreneurs in adopting technology and information systems, as well as their doubts about the high cost and time that needs to be allocated, are also reasons why the process of adopting technology and information systems is increasingly difficult to realize. To overcome costs and a relatively long development process, one of the efforts that companies can make is to adopt an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is useful for supporting resource management and decision-making. The purpose of this research is to prove how the adoption of ERP systems can support business digitalization processes and can produce industrial systems that are agile, effective and efficient. A series of analyzes were carried out using a survey aimed at 292 food industry business actors who had been digitalized by ERP, to prove the influence of behavioural factors on ERP usage using the UTAUT2 model, with the variables tested including performance expectations (PE), effort expectations (EE), price values (PV), facility conditions (FC), habits (HT), and behavioural intention (BI) toward the use behaviour of ERP (UB) in the food industry sector in Central Java, Indonesia.

Leveraging ERP systems for improving ERP effectiveness in emergency service organizations: an empirical study

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that influence enterprise resource planning (ERP) effectiveness within the context of emergency service organizations. Drawing on information systems (IS) effectiveness, ERP implementation and job satisfaction literature, the authors posit that user involvement, top management involvement and training satisfaction are the antecedents to perceived job satisfaction, and perceived job satisfaction leads to ERP effectiveness in emergency service organizations.Design/methodology/approachSurvey methodology is used for collecting data for this research, and the PLS-SEM technique is used for analysis.FindingsResults indicate users will be more satisfied with their training if their inputs are taken into account during their training and the top management is actively involved during the training process. Further, if the users perceive that they are adequately trained, they will be more satisfied with their jobs in using ERP, which will also lead to more effective ERP usage in emergency service operations.Research limitations/implicationsThe focus of this study is on a single emergency service organization and thus may not be generalizable to other sectors. The authors extend ERP research to the context of emergency service organizations and thus add to the literature on ERP and emergency services. They conceptualize perceived job satisfaction to integrate roles, teamwork, supervisor and their perception regarding their potential to grow in the organization.Practical implicationsThe managerial contribution of this research is to identify the motivational aspects and provide practical insights into the effective use of ERP systems for emergency service organizations. From a managerial perspective, the study provides a framework for both IS and emergency service providers/executives to understand and evaluate the factors that help them use ERP effectively in their firms.Originality/valueThis study extends the knowledge of ERP systems. While most of the ERP research focuses on implementation, the authors’ focus is on the effective use of ERP in emergency service organizations. They focus on identifying key factors that are important to using ERP effectively, specifically in emergency service organizations.

An Empirical Investigation of ERP System Self-Efficacy Beliefs: Examining the Effects of ERP System Characteristics

Computer self-efficacy (CSE) is well recognised as a significant and reliable determinant of enterprise resource planning (ERP) adoption and utilisation. However, CSE is a multifaceted concept that can be applied at a general computing level or an application-specific level, most past studies of CSE in ERP settings failed to make this distinction or examine CSE towards ERP systems and focused predominantly on CSE as a general computing construct. Furthermore, past research has focused on investigating the consequences of CSE in ERP-related behaviours and little or no attention has been given to exploring factors that can influence CSE at the ERP level. This study attempts to address these two issues and fill this void in the literature. First, this study seeks to address and examine CSE at the ERP system level. Second, this study will focus on investigating external factors affecting ERP self-efficacy beliefs. The external factors examined in this study are the ERP system characteristics of user interface, complexity, and learnability on. The results provide strong support for the effects of ERP user interface, complexity, and learnability on ERP self-efficacy beliefs. ERP user interface also demonstrated a significant impact on perceived complexity and learnability of ERP systems. Several practical and research contributions can be drawn from the findings reported in this study.

The CSFs from the Perspective of Users in Achieving ERP System Implementation and Post-Implementation Success: A Case of Saudi Arabian Food Industry

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have a major impact on the functioning of organizations and the development of business strategy. However, one of the main reasons that cause failure in ERP implementations to achieve the expected benefits is that the system is not fully accepted by end users. User rejection of the system is the second reason after time and budget overrun, while the fourth barrier to ERP post-implementation. Most studies have focused on ERP adoption and installation while neglecting post-implementation evaluation, which omits insights into the priority of ERP systems and CSFs from the stance of ERP users. Therefore, this study identified factors that led to user acceptance of the use of ERP systems at both implementation and post-implementation stages (after installation). In addition, this study assessed the interrelationship between the factors and the most influential factors toward user acceptance. A survey was conducted among pioneers of the food industry in Saudi Arabia, which included 144 ERP system users from assembly and manufacturing, accounts, human resources, warehouse, and sales departments. The descriptive-analytical approach was deployed in this study. As a result, project management, top management support, and user training had significant impacts on the efficacy of ERP system implementation. On the contrary, support for technological changes in new software and hardware, managing changes in systems, procedures, and work steps already in place within the organization, as well as user interfaces and custom code, displayed a direct impact on user acceptance of ERP systems post-implementation. This study is the first research that provides a rating of CSFs from the perspective of its users in Saudi Arabia. It also enables decision makers of food industries to better assess the project risks, implement risk-mitigation methods, create appropriate intervention techniques to discover the strengths and limitations of the ERP users, and value the “best of fit” solutions over “best practice” solutions when determining the most appropriate option for food industries.

Development and validation of an improved DeLone-McLean IS success model - application to the evaluation of a tax administration ERP

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is critical to an organization’s success. However, the factors that contribute to the success and usage of these ERP systems have received little attention. This study developed and validation of an improved DeLone-McLean IS success model. Additionally, we examined the factors which influence ERP system usage, employee satisfaction, information quality, service quality, and system quality, as well as the factors that influence the system’s overall success. The proposed model is based on a mixed-methods case study (MM-CS). The results show that the proposed model significantly measures the success of an ERP system. The organizational climate, the information quality, the system quality, and the service quality all have an impact on the usage of an ERP system. The proposed model also shows that the use of an ERP system, training and learning, and the three information (IS) quality constructs are all significant predictors of user satisfaction. The results also indicate that gender and years of ICT use on the path of ERP users have a moderating effect on the relationship between teamwork & support and use.

Problem-Solving and Tool Use in Office Work: The Potential of Electronic Performance Support Systems to Promote Employee Performance and Learning.

In the context of office work, learning to handle an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is important as implementation costs for such systems and associated expectations are high. However, these expectations are often not met because the users are not trained adequately. Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) are designed to support employees’ ERP-related problem-solving and informal learning. EPSS are supposed to enhance employees’ performance and informal workplace learning through task-specific and granular help in task performance and problem-solving. However, there is little empirical research on EPSS. Two survey studies addressed this research gap. In the first study, 301 people working in Human Resource (HR)-related positions and functions evaluated the learning potential of EPSS as well as potential advantages and obstacles concerning the implementation and use of EPSS. Though other measures are currently assessed as more important for learning, HR employees expect a strong increase in the significance of EPSS for employee learning. In the second study, 652 users of ERP software completed a questionnaire on characteristics of their daily work tasks, team characteristics, individual dispositions, their coping with ERP-related problems, and characteristics of EPSS. Findings indicate that the most frequently available and used approach when dealing with an ERP-related problem is consulting colleagues. Three EPSS types can be distinguished by their increasing integration into the user interface and their context-sensitivity (external, extrinsic, and intrinsic EPSS). While external and extrinsic EPSS are available to many users, intrinsic EPSS are less common but are used intensively if available. EPSS availability is identified to be a strong positive predictor of frequency of EPSS use, while agreeableness as well as the task complexity and information-processing requirements show small negative effects. Moreover, more intensive ERP users use EPSS more frequently. In general, ERP users value, features such as context-sensitivity, an integration of the EPSS into the ERP system’s user interface, the option to save one’s own notes, and information displayed in an extra window. It is expected that EPSS will play an important role in workplace learning in the future, along with other measures.

Determinants of ERP Adoption, User Satisfaction, and User Engagement

Based on the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and the diffusion of innovation framework, this study examines the key determinants and outcomes of enterprise resource planning (ERP) adoption. The study specifically investigated the impact of system quality and user training on ERP adoption intention. Further, the impacts of ERP adoption intention and personal innovativeness on ERP adoption were also studied. User satisfaction with ERP and user engagement were considered as the two outcomes of ERP adoption. To achieve these objectives, an online survey was conducted and data was collected from 180 ERP users across multiple industries in India to understand their perception of such matters. Structural equation modeling using the partial least square approach was used to test the proposed hypotheses. The results of SEM analysis supported all the hypotheses under investigation. These results provide relevant evidence that may encourage organizations to understand the key determinants of successful ERP adoption and its significant impacts on user satisfaction with ERP and user engagement.

Enterprise resource planning adoption model for well-informed decision in higher learning institutions

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been found to have a key role in the management of higher learning institutions (HLIs) and schools. However, the literature shows no universal model to support and shed light on the adoption of ERP, which lessens the chances for an effective ERP adoption and usage. Therefore, a new model is needed for successful adoption and the eventual enhanced decision-making, and as such, there is a need to investigate the factors that can bring about ERP system adoption. Models for ERP adoption in literature are few and far between, and what few exist are not applicable as they do not cover all the major factors that can contribute to adoption success. Hence, in this article, an ERP adoption model was brought forward for HLIs for the promotion of their decision-making process. The model was developed through the integration of DeLone and McLean’s information success model and the technology, organisation and environment (TOE) theory. The study distributed 500 survey questionnaire copies online and collected 364 from HLIs respondents, after which they were retrieved, and data were analysed through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) 3 statistical software. On the basis of the obtained analysis findings, technological, organisational and environmental factors had significant and positive effects on ERP adoption, and ERP adoption had a positive and significant effect on the decision-making of HLIs. The entire factors were found to be significant in their effects, and ERP adoption sufficiently explained variance extracted from decision-making. The study contributes to the literature through the pioneering measurement of factors categorised under technological, organisational and environmental dimensions, with ERP adoption and decision-making encapsulated in a single model.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation in a manufacturing firm: Rationales, benefits, challenges and management accounting ramifications

Research Question: What are the accounting benefits perceived by accountants and internal auditors that entail through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems? Is there an interaction of ERP accounting benefits with the accountants’ and internal auditors’ satisfaction level in using ERP systems? Motivation: Many organizations are implementing ERP systems extensively while sharing a common database and being real-time. Past scholars summon empirical studies on ERP's impact on accounting benefits and user satisfaction. Therefore, this study was conducted from accountants’ and internal auditors’ perspective as recent scholars shed light on the cruciality of these two groups' perceptions as key ERP users. Idea: This study examines the accounting benefits that entail through the adoption of ERP systems by Sri Lankan companies with regard to ERP user satisfaction from the perspective of accountants and internal auditors. Data: The data were collected from 38 accountants and 19 internal auditors across 24 companies that are implementing ERP systems for more than four years. Tools: A quantitative survey methodology is employed to draw empirical evidence. Findings: The findings confirm that organizational, operational (time), and IT accounting benefits derived from ERP systems significantly and positively influence ERP users' satisfaction. In contrast, operational accounting benefits (cost) received the lowest rating and did not significantly influence user satisfaction. Contribution: While these findings are valuable to accountants and internal auditors to better understand the ERP accounting benefits, ERP consultants and system providers also benefit from identifying ERP accounting features to uplift user satisfaction in developing countries.

Do accounting benefits of ERP systems impact the satisfaction of end-users? From the perspective of accountants and internal auditors in Sri Lanka

Research Question: What are the accounting benefits perceived by accountants and internal auditors that entail through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems? Is there an interaction of ERP accounting benefits with the accountants’ and internal auditors’ satisfaction level in using ERP systems? Motivation: Many organizations are implementing ERP systems extensively while sharing a common database and being real-time. Past scholars summon empirical studies on ERP's impact on accounting benefits and user satisfaction. Therefore, this study was conducted from accountants’ and internal auditors’ perspective as recent scholars shed light on the cruciality of these two groups' perceptions as key ERP users. Idea: This study examines the accounting benefits that entail through the adoption of ERP systems by Sri Lankan companies with regard to ERP user satisfaction from the perspective of accountants and internal auditors. Data: The data were collected from 38 accountants and 19 internal auditors across 24 companies that are implementing ERP systems for more than four years. Tools: A quantitative survey methodology is employed to draw empirical evidence. Findings: The findings confirm that organizational, operational (time), and IT accounting benefits derived from ERP systems significantly and positively influence ERP users' satisfaction. In contrast, operational accounting benefits (cost) received the lowest rating and did not significantly influence user satisfaction. Contribution: While these findings are valuable to accountants and internal auditors to better understand the ERP accounting benefits, ERP consultants and system providers also benefit from identifying ERP accounting features to uplift user satisfaction in developing countries.

Evaluating the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System of a Bread Manufacturing Organisation from the Perspectives of Stakeholders

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) framework integration is an important and foundational business process preparation and knowledgesharing process. The ERP framework has in the past decade been regarded as a vital enabler for organisational performance and functions as an integral feature in today's diverse and competitive market climate. It normally needs considerable feedback in terms of commitment, time, and resources to incorporate an ERP method.In recent research, numerous contributing factors to the ERP's performance or failure were more specifically demonstrated; still, only the ERP's contributions in developed countries were illuminated. Moreover, many developing countries are interested in ERP deployment in their organizations.As Microsoft Dynamics 365 has not been thoroughly researched to date, this study seeks to penetrate an unexplored territory for Malaysia by concentrating on Malaysia-specific results. The importance of this analysis is a detailed review of the spectrum of Microsoft Dynamics 365 operations in supply chain management. Additionally, this analysis aims to help specific sectors and enterprises further grasp the value of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. A reasonable amount of evidence would be supplied that addresses the feasibility, usefulness, and practicality of Microsoft Dynamics 365.This research aimed to discover variables that impact ERP users in an ERP environment, with the intention of gaining a more detailed understanding of the end-user ERP output through a qualitative case study. It is important to recognise all of the influences on the stakeholders in the ERP management and in this study, the Microsoft Dynamic 365 (D365) was the target system. The study utilized a qualitative research framework that combines computational techniques and mathematical estimation for data collection and interpretation. The ERP data obtained are the data required for answering the study questions.The findings of this study show the importance of stakeholders and ERP Framework as well as ERP system such as D365 in promoting individual ERP successes. The researcher also looked at the views of stakeholders on the impact of system quality. This relationship was investigated from the viewpoints of the end-users, stakeholders. Understanding the relative value of the information system factors places an emphasis on the vital performance factors perceived by end consumers by organisations and suppliers. Ingeneral, the conclusion from the analysis is that the management of the supply chain in extended companies should not expect too much of an ERP system as eventually still needs various customizationwithin certain industries.This study has helped to reduce the discrepancy in the theory of stakeholders regarding the criteria for the selection of systems and methods for bread production in Malaysia, although some of the criteria and methods provided for in the theories might not be prominent in the real world. Practitioners tend to respect and comply with the requirements of the organisation over the more sophisticated ERP scheme.

Investigating the motivational antecedents of training transfer at the post-implementation phase of enterprise systems

PurposeDespite recognising the importance of training on the successful implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, there is a shortage of research on mechanisms that facilitate the effective use of ERP implementation training in business environments. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing post-implementation transfer behaviours as a measure of training effectiveness among ERP users.Design/methodology/approachA conceptual model based on related theories was developed to explain the effectiveness of post-implementation ERP training. The study analysed collected data from ERP users drawn from finance, customer relationship management, marketing, sales and logistics units in some organisations in New Zealand.FindingsFindings reveal that 42.7% of the variance in ERP training transfer (TT) can be explained by mastery goal orientation (MGO), computer self-efficacy (CSE) and transfer motivation (TMO). Furthermore, CSE and TMO acted as vital mechanisms by which MGO affects the TT.Research limitations/implicationsFuture studies are implored to address the limitation of cross-sectional research design by using more objective measures and multiple data sources.Practical implicationsUnderstanding the underlying mechanisms of training effectiveness at the post-implementation phase can facilitate the development of strategic interventions to sustain effective transfer behaviours in ERP task environments.Originality/valueBuilding on the self-determination theory, this study demonstrates the interrelationship among MGO, CSE, TMO and TT at the post-implementation phase of ERP.

Assessment of a Hierarchical Model Using Partial Least Squares (PLS): The Case of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Continued Usage

This paper is an empirical study that highlights the usage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system among individual users. Questionnaire survey was carried out with measures gleaned from the literature. In this study we have proposed and tested a hierarchical reflective model of quality unlike other studies. The results support the higher order hierarchical reflective model tested using the Partial least Squares (PLS) software of SmartPLS. We further found support for all the hypotheses developed. Quality was a significant predictor of continuance intention and satisfaction. Satisfaction also drives continuance intention and mediates the effect of quality on the continuance intention relationship. Implications of the findings are further explored.

User Acceptance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Higher Education Institutions

Nowadays, many higher education institutions (HEIs) replace existing computer systems with new ones to cope with the changing demands. At the top of these systems is enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that integrate HEIs' business processes, functions, and data to improve their overall productivity and effectiveness. However, many studies on ERP adoption have shown that organizations frequently face several barriers, and the failure rate is high. This research aims to explore the factors that affect the behavioral adoption and acceptance of an ERP system in HEIs. Based on literature and authors' observations of the PeopleSoft system (ERP) implementation at Yanbu University College in Saudi Arabia (SA), a conceptual model of users' acceptance of ERP systems has been proposed. The framework is based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. The study offers a theoretical contribution by extending the UTAUT model, and according to the authors' knowledge, this is the first paper to address ERP users' adoption perspective in HEIs in SA.