The role of senior managers’ positive self-image in supporting MIS implementation

Purpose Researchers have long been interested in how the psychology of senior managers affects their behaviours. This paper aims to present results a questionnaire into positive self-image influences well UK manufacturing organisations support implementation management information system (MIS). study developed two scales, one measure managers’ attitudes and other MIS implementation. It also sought investigate impact on organisations. Design/methodology/approach The authors tested hypotheses data set 400 from Two unidimensional scales attitude level towards were developed. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used validate scales. examined perspective by using structural equation modelling. Findings found that is significant contributing attitude. Also, has strong process. A mediating relationship exist between through Originality/value Although past literature importance successful implementation, there no specific scale around date. Thus, contribution this its development new based survey can be evaluate perception they are willing give whilst implementing MIS. Another via item-parcelling which improves model efficiency provides more stable estimates construct.