Adoption of ERP Systems and Financial Performance: Some Propositions and Research Agenda

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper to present the synthesized theoretical and empirical literature to help in the development of propositions and suggestions of a research agenda on the adoption of ERP systems and their link with financial performance, the paper develops the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the theory of reasoned action to synthesize relevant literature and to develop proposition for future research agendas. The proposition and the research agenda will provide an adequate explanation of the adoption of ERP systems, and their possible association with financial performance of organizations. The literature docs not provide a canon of adoption of ERP systems in relation to financial performance. This research provides a positive association between the adoption of ERP systems and financial performance. Also, the use of two theories together provides further insight into identifying the adoption factors of ERP.