Exploring the acceptance of enterprise resource planning systems by small manufacturing enterprises

Adam, Rubina

dc.contributor.advisor	Kotzé, Paula, 1956-
dc.contributor.advisor	Van der Merwe, A. J.
dc.contributor.author	Adam, Rubina
dc.date.accessioned	2011-09-20T10:47:47Z
dc.date.available	2011-09-20T10:47:47Z
dc.date.issued	2010-11
dc.identifier.citation	Adam, Rubina (2010) Exploring the acceptance of enterprise resource planning systems by small manufacturing enterprises, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4803>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4803
dc.description.abstract	The use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems by small enterprises is proliferating. Traditionally used by large enterprises, ERP systems are now considered important enterprise management aids, which may contribute to the sustainability and growth of small enterprises. Although varying acceptance factors may impact on the acceptance of ERP systems, there is no consolidated list of ERP system acceptance factors specific to small enterprises. In this study, the strategic, business, technical and human factors that influence the acceptance of ERP systems in small manufacturing enterprises in South Africa is presented. These influencing factors may guide future initiatives aiming to ensure the acceptance of ERP systems by small manufacturing enterprise. A combined quantitative and qualitative data analysis approach was used as an analytical lens to interpret responses gathered from small manufacturing enterprises. Recommendations are made for future research on ERP system acceptance and adoption within the broader spectrum of small enterprises.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (215 leaves) : illustrations
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Enterprise resource planning systems	en
dc.subject	Small and medium enterprises	en
dc.subject	Small enterprises	en
dc.subject	Small manufacturing enterprises	en
dc.subject	Technology acceptance model	en
dc.subject	Unified theory of technology acceptance model	en
dc.subject	Enterprise resource planning acceptance factors	en
dc.subject.ddc	338.6042
dc.subject.lcsh	Small business Planning
dc.subject.lcsh	Business planning
dc.subject.lcsh	Industrial clusters
dc.title	Exploring the acceptance of enterprise resource planning systems by small manufacturing enterprises	en
dc.type	Thesis	en
dc.description.department	Information Systems
dc.description.degree	M. Sc. (Information Systems)