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ERP implementation: a compilation and analysis of critical success factors

Finney, Sherry, Corbett, Martin·2007·Business Process Management Journal
DOI 10.1108/14637150710752272
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Purpose: To explore the current literature base of critical success factors (CSFs) of ERP implementations, prepare a compilation, and identify any gaps that might exist. Design/methodology/approach: Hundreds of journals were searched using key terms identified in a preliminary literature review. Successive rounds of article abstract reviews resulted in 45 articles being selected for the compilation. CSF constructs were then identified using content analysis methodology and an inductive coding technique. A subsequent critical analysis identified gaps in the literature base. Findings: The most significant finding is the lack of research that has focused on the identification of CSFs from the perspectives of key stakeholders. Additionally, there appears to be much variance with respect to what exactly is encompassed by change management, one of the most widely cited CSFs, and little detail of specific implementation tactics. Research limitations/implications: There is a need to focus future research efforts on the study of CSFs as they apply to the perspectives of key stakeholders and to ensure that this stakeholder approach is also comprehensive in its coverage of CSFs. As well, there is need to conduct more in‐depth research into the concept of change management. One key limitation of this research is the occurrence of duplication in the frequency analysis of the success factors. This is attributed to secondary research being the main methodology for a large number of the articles cited. Originality/value: This research provides a comprehensive compilation of all previously identified ERP implementation success factors, through a clearly structured methodological approach.

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Authors
Finney, S., & Corbett, M.
Venue
Business Process Management Journal
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2007-06-12
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
329-347
ISSN
1463-7154 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/14637150710752272
OpenAlex
W2046511103
Cited by
647
References
6
FWCI
50.47
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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