This paper presents a novel way of thinking about how information systems are used in organisations. Traditionally, computerised information systems are viewed as objects. In contrast, by viewing the information system as an actor, the understanding of the structuration process increases. The user, being influenced by the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and giving it an actor role, th...

Realising the benefits from information technology depends on how the systems are actually used. Although previous information systems (IS) research provides useful models for understanding individual acceptance, there is a limited understanding of the underlying adaptive process related to IS use, particularly in a mandatory context. This study argues that adaptation is a socially constructed ...

In this paper, we will use this textual fragment from an interview to demonstrate a set of approaches that allow us to critique the initial reading of events. In doing so, we come to a deeper view of the development process. We will see interpretations of the project from a variety of perspectives and in the process shed light on the conundrum of success and failure in Information Systems proje...

We introduce an interactive, dynamic visualization aimed at improving navigation in complex systems, including but not limited to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Users of these types of industrial behemoths are typically presented with a multilayered menu structure for navigating the various task interfaces. The vast number of options and paths tends to overwhelm users rather than e...

Research on the impact of Information Systems (IS) reported in both academic literature and popular press has reported confounding results. Some studies have reported encouraging results of IS, while others have reported nil or detrimental results. The contradictory results of these research studies can be partially attributed to the weaknesses in survey instruments. In an attempt to increase t...

The aim of this study is to provide empirical evidence the mediating effect Supply Chain Management (SCM) on relationship between enterprise resources planning (ERP) and financial performance. analysis in based primary data obtained from a survey 300 agricultural sector companies with 220 respondents or response rate 73%. This research was conducted Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach t...

ERP systems are cost and complex systems. They require heavy investments. However, post implementation reviews of ERP projects are not commonly realized, though, they may give insights about what to do with benefits, barriers and risks. First, the research conducted a literature review on ERP benefits, barriers and risks. Second, benefits, barriers and risks are checked with their effects on us...

Although organizations can gain many benefits from successful implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, there are high failure rates in ERP implementation projects. Therefore, a better understanding of ERP implementation success is a critical. One of the best known approaches used to define and measure ERP implementation success has been the critical success factors (CSF) ...

In the 1990s there was considerable growth in implementations of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems. Companies expected these systems to support many of the day to day business transactions. The growth in ERP implementations had a resultant impact on the demand for ERP skills. Many universities recognised this demand and the potential of using ERP Systems software as a teaching tool, an...