An investigation of challenges in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation: the case of public sector in Malaysia

The implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to surge the performance has induced various organizations towards its adoption. Even though the government may perhaps strive for enhancements from ERP adoption, however, the organizations may experience adverse effects. The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Mohd Farid Fernandez, Dahlia Fernandez, Zainol, Zaini, Ahmad @ Abdul Mutalib, Hawa
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: ExcelingTech Publisher 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/66535/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/66535/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/66535/7/66535%20n%20investigation%20of%20challenges%20in%20Enterprise%20Resource%20Planning.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/66535/8/66535%20n%20investigation%20of%20challenges%20in%20Enterprise%20Resource%20Planning%20SCOPUS.pdf
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Summary:The implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to surge the performance has induced various organizations towards its adoption. Even though the government may perhaps strive for enhancements from ERP adoption, however, the organizations may experience adverse effects. The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges in implementing the ERP system on public sector organizations. This study was conducted using questionnaires survey with 52 local authorities in Malaysia which have implemented the system. It is found that that the main challenge to implement ERP in public sector organization is due to the complexity of existing working structure (i.e. protocols, bureaucracy, etc.) in meeting ERP requirements. It is followed by the difficulties in adapting to the change brought by this system where its change the way people work, and lack of experience and appropriate skills in implementing this complex system.