THE EXTENT OF ENTERPRISE SYSTEM ADOPTION INCOMPANIES: A MULTIPLE THEORETICALPERSPECTIVE

摘要

To date there has been little academic research exploring the theoretical reasons that motivate organizationsrnto adopt Enterprise Systems (ES). By employing Transaction Costs Economics (TCE) and Institutional theory,rnthis research project intends to provide a theoretical foundation to better explain the extent of ES adoptionrnwithin companies. TCE, Institutional Theory, and combined models are developed and examined forrnexplanatory power. We will examine the differences in the power of each theory to explain the extent of ESrnadoption as well as test the potential superiority of a dual theory approach in understanding the extent of ESrnadoption. Hypotheses derived from each theoretical perspective are offered. Finally, we will examine thernexplanatory power of each model at different stages in the diffusion of ES within industries. This research inrnprogress submission includes our intended research methodology and expected contributions.