The Enterprise Systems Implementation: An Integrative Framework

Abstract

In the recent past several years many organizations have initiated Enterprise Systems (ES) projects, leads to a major paradigm shift.  The adoption requires the examination of the factors that precipitate a search for systems that will provide a solution to the current information systems, structured around previous thinking as motivation for investment in information systems for business.  The process considers the attributes applicable to the decision for adopting ES once it has emerged as a contender to acquire.  The failure to do this successfully can be extremely costly as demonstrated by an array of failure cases reported.  The paper outlines the significance of ES and analyses the adoption related issues.  The study provides a framework for the selection process of ES which can be useful in identifying critical factors for further research and supporting managers considering ES projects.