Title: An empirical analysis of ERP implementation in a developing country: toward a generic framework

Authors: Mohamed Gamal Aboelmaged

Addresses: College of Business Administration, Ajman University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, UAE

Abstract: This paper uses empirical research to provide key insights into ERP implementation in a developing country – the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UAE organisations are questioned through a cross-sectional survey about ERP applications in use, perceived barriers, critical success factors and benefits of ERP implementation. Based on the empirical analysis and discussion of the research result, a generic framework involving system adaptation, functional integration, information value and strategic justification is developed for successful implementation of ERP systems.

Keywords: enterprise resource planning; ERP implementation; ERP success factors; ERP barriers; ERP benefits; developing countries; system adaptation; functional integration; information value; strategic justification; survey; United Arab Emirates; UAE.

DOI: 10.1504/IJENM.2009.032482

International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 2009 Vol.3 No.4, pp.309 - 331

Received: 27 Mar 2009
Accepted: 30 Jun 2009
Published online: 03 Apr 2010 *

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