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ERP implementation failures: a case study and analysis

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  • Satya S. Chakravorty
  • Ronald E. Dulaney
  • Richard M. Franza

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Despite the pervasiveness of ERP systems, there is a serious concern regarding the failure of ERP implementations. One explanation for many ERP implementation failures may be 'escalation of commitment'. Escalation of commitment refers to the propensity of decision-makers to continue investing in a failing course of action. Using escalation of commitment as a framework, this research describes an ERP implementation failure in a packaging manufacturing company and makes two significant contributions. First, this research describes the dynamics of 'real world' ERP implementation failures. Second, in studying these dynamics, relevant insights for improving ERP implementation successes are provided for both academicians and practioners.

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  • Satya S. Chakravorty & Ronald E. Dulaney & Richard M. Franza, 2016. "ERP implementation failures: a case study and analysis," International Journal of Business Information Systems, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 21(4), pages 462-476.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbisy:v:21:y:2016:i:4:p:462-476
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    1. Mohammed Ali & Farag Edghiem & Eman Saleh Alkhalifah, 2023. "Cultural Challenges of ERP Implementation in Middle-Eastern Oil & Gas Sector: An Action Research Approach," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 36(1), pages 111-140, February.
    2. Ida Merete Enholm & Emmanouil Papagiannidis & Patrick Mikalef & John Krogstie, 2022. "Artificial Intelligence and Business Value: a Literature Review," Information Systems Frontiers, Springer, vol. 24(5), pages 1709-1734, October.

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