scholarly journals Control in Subsidiary Networks in Asia: Toward an Extension of the Centralisation-Formalisation-Socialisation (CFS) Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Amann ◽  
Jacques Jaussaud ◽  
Johannes Schaaper
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Four Dimensions

Prior research establishes that international control by multinational corporations is based on three dimensions: centralisation, formalisation and socialisation. New control mechanisms appeared in the last decade, such as enterprise resource planning, short-term assignments and regional centres. Do these new mechanisms fit the three control dimensions? How do MNCs articulate their control mechanisms, including new ones? Using interviews with 77 managers of 47 French MNCs in 11 Asian countries, this study presents an exploratory factor analysis and clustering. The findings show that French MNCs control their Asian subsidiaries through four dimensions: centralisation of decision making, formalisation of subsidiaries, socialisation and expatriation.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated Accounting Information Systems (AIS) in ERP environment of Vietnamese garment companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Quoc Thong
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Accounting Information Systems ◽  
The Way

Identifying factors defining the effectiveness of integrated AIS in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment is really a challenging task. In our research, the effectiveness of integrated AIS in ERP is presented in the form of a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model. This study analyzes data collected from 178 Vietnamese garment companies with AIS in an ERP environment. Then, Cronbach’s Alpha test and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) are conducted to assess the reliability of variables. The result identifies 28 variables from Vietnamese garment companies’ managers view grouped into 4-dimensional constructs of the BSC model that define the effectiveness of integrated AIS in an ERP environment. The conclusion on garment companies’ AIS evaluation factors paves the way for future research on other Vietnamese industries’ AIS evaluation in an ERP environment.

Measuring Utilization of ERP Systems Usage in SMEs

2013 ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Hedman Jonas ◽  
Johansson Björn
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Planning Systems ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ◽  
The Many

Since deployment of Enterprise Systems (ES) such as Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERPs) within enterprises, both Large Enterprises (LEs) as well as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have increased and continue to increase, making it increasingly desirable to measure the degree of utilization of ERP systems in enterprises. One reason for this interest is that no benefits are realized if the systems are not used; since ERPs are massive investments, they need to show benefits, or at least be able to measure the benefits. However, to be able to do so, there is a need to explain ERP systems utilization and the factors that influence ERP utilization. This chapter provides an explanation of factors influencing ERP systems utilization by testing a research model building on four dimensions: volume, breadth, diversity, and depth. The contributions of the research are: First, it provides support for the notion of diffusion found in the theory of network externalities where a critical mass is necessary to achieve benefits. This can be used to better understand failures in ERP projects. Second, the use of volume, breadth and depth provide insights for use as a construct and the need to treat it more rigorously. Third, the study contributes to our understanding of the many aspects of use of IT, such as ERPs, and potentially contributes to value and firm performance from ERP utilization.

An Investigation of Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation in a Small Firm

2013 ◽  
pp. 57-80
Author(s):  
Magdy Abdel-Kader ◽  
Thu Phuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Small Firm ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Small Organizations ◽  
Selection Processes

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been recognized as complex and costly, which limited their implementation in large organizations. However, an increasing number of small organizations have recently gained interest in this system. This paper investigates the implementation process of ERP in a small firm. The investigation focused on two perspectives of ERP implementation: successes achieved and problems encountered. Despite many problems encountered in the firm, the ERP system still exists. This gives evidence that small organizations are more flexible and motivated to adapt to change and implement an ERP system. Most problems were encountered at early stages of implementation, which can be minimized if deliberate decision making of ERP implementation and proper selection processes were in place. Further, ERP is a good solution for small organizations if they are able to build a relevant in-house system.

How do people judge fairness in supervisor and peer relationships? Another assessment of the dimensions of justice

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 1632-1663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Fortin ◽  
Russell Cropanzano ◽  
Natàlia Cugueró-Escofet ◽  
Thierry Nadisic ◽  
Hunter Van Wagoner
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Informational Justice ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Follow Up Studies ◽  
Theoretical Considerations

The ultimate goal of organizational justice research is to help create fairer workplaces. This goal may have been slowed by an inattention to the criteria that workers themselves use to ascertain what they believe is fair. Referred to as ‘justice rules’, these were originally determined by theoretical considerations and organized in four dimensions (distributive, procedural, interpersonal and informational justice). There have been few attempts to investigate how far these classical norms represent fairness experiences and concerns in modern workplaces, especially in the context of working with peers. In a person-centric study, we investigate which rules people use when judging the fairness of interactions with supervisors and peers. This allows us to identify 14 new justice rules that are not taken into account by traditional measures. When subjected to factor analysis in follow-up studies, the enlarged set of rules suggests a more parsimonious structure for organizational justice, with only three dimensions apiece for supervisor and peer justice. We term these factors relationship, task, and distributive justice. Furthermore, we find that the resulting model of justice rules is a good predictor of attitudes in relation to supervisors and peers and can provide additional insights into how to understand and manage justice.

Model for Multiple Attribute Decision Making Based on Picture 2-Tuple Linguistic Power Aggregation Operators

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiwu Wei
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Aggregation Operators ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Linguistic Power ◽  
System Selection

In this article, the authors investigate the multiple attribute decision making problems with picture 2-tuple linguistic information. The utilized power average and power geometric operations used to develop some picture 2-tuple linguistic power aggregation operators: picture 2-tuple linguistic power weighted average (P2TLPWA) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power weighted geometric (P2TLPWG) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power ordered weighted average (P2TLPOWA) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power ordered weighted geometric (P2TLPOWG) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power hybrid average (P2TLPHA) operator and picture 2-tuple linguistic power hybrid geometric (P2TLPHG) operator. The prominent characteristic of these proposed operators is studied. This article has utilized these operators to develop some approaches to solve the picture 2-tuple linguistic multiple attribute decision making problems. Finally, a practical example for enterprise resource planning (ERP) system selection is given to verify the developed approach and to demonstrate its practicality and effectiveness.

scholarly journals Approaches to multiple attribute decision making based on picture 2-tuple linguistic power Hamy mean aggregation operators

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiwu Wei ◽  
Jie Wang ◽  
Hui Gao ◽  
Cun Wei
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Aggregation Operators ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Linguistic Power ◽  
System Selection ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper, the multiple attribute decision making (MADM) problems are investigated with picture 2-tuple linguistic information. Then, based on Hamy mean (HM) operator and dual Hamy mean (DHM) operator, the power average and power geometric operations are utilized to develop some picture 2-tuple linguistic power Hamy mean aggregation operators: picture 2-tuple linguistic power weighted Hamy mean (P2TLPWHM) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power weighted dual Hamy mean (P2TLPWDHM) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power ordered weighted Hamy mean (P2TLPOWHM) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power ordered weighted dual Hamy mean (P2TLPOWDHM) operator, picture 2-tuple linguistic power hybrid Hamy mean (P2TLPHHM) operator and picture 2-tuple linguistic power hybrid dual Hamy mean (P2TLPHDHM) operator. The prominent characteristic of these proposed operators are studied. Then, these operators are utilized to develop some approaches to solve the picture 2-tuple linguistic multiple attribute decision making problems. Finally, the proposed method is demonstrated through a practical example for enterprise resource planning (ERP) system selection of how the proposed methods help us and is effective in MADM problems.

scholarly journals The relationship between enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation and intellectual capital under the moderating effect of organizational learning capability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Quang Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Product Term ◽  
Positive Effect

<p>Although Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems alone are not the source of competitive advantage, they may do this indirectly through enhancing or supplementing the organization’s other strategic resources. Studies on ERP have not explicitly examined the interactions of ERP systems with other organizational capabilities to determine how investment in ERP systems can be leveraged into the creation of strategic resources of organizations.  Further, ERP systems are large and complex, and the degree to which they are implemented throughout an organization can vary – this is described as the ERP scope. The scope of ERP implementation is believed to influence the degree of its effects on an organization. Relying on the literature on ERP effects, business value of information technology (IT) and the notion that organizations are learning systems which utilize their knowledge to create value and to accumulate further knowledge, this study examines the influence of the scope of ERP implementation on a strategic resource of organizations, namely intellectual capital, under the moderating effect of organizational learning capability.  This study develops a research model to show the influence of the three dimensions of ERP implementation scope (breadth, depth, and magnitude) on intellectual capital and simultaneously the influence of organizational learning capability on these base relationships. The hypothesized relationships among variables are evaluated by a data set of 226 responses collected from manufacturing firms in Vietnam. With the support of SmartPLS version 2.0, the structural equation model is evaluated using the techniques of multiple regression analysis, and the moderation effects are analyzed using group comparison and product term approaches.  The findings provide support for the hypotheses. The three dimensions of ERP implementation show a positive impact on intellectual capital. Organizational learning capability more or less moderates the relationship between ERP implementation scope and intellectual capital. As a result of the group comparison approach for moderation analysis, firms with a low level of learning capability are likely to have no effect of ERP implementation on intellectual capital. However, in the group with a high level of learning capability the breadth and magnitude of ERP implementation have a positive effect on intellectual capital. By using the product term approach, only the magnitude of ERP implementation shows an interaction effect with organizational learning capability on intellectual capital. The breadth and depth of ERP implementation appear to have minimal interaction with organizational learning capability.  The results inform the literature on the business value of IT by demonstrating that an ERP system can become a strategic asset as its implementation has a positive effect on intellectual capital especially with the presence of a firm’s learning capability. Additionally, the research reveals another ERP effect (e.g. the effect on the intellectual capital of organizations) that complements the understanding of ERP effects that have been identified in prior studies. The findings practically contribute to managerial knowledge by showing that ERP implementation should not be considered in isolation, but rather organizations should build a substantial level of learning capability to fully obtain the positive effect of ERP implementation on intellectual capital.</p>

scholarly journals The relationship between enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation and intellectual capital under the moderating effect of organizational learning capability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Quang Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Product Term ◽  
Positive Effect

<p>Although Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems alone are not the source of competitive advantage, they may do this indirectly through enhancing or supplementing the organization’s other strategic resources. Studies on ERP have not explicitly examined the interactions of ERP systems with other organizational capabilities to determine how investment in ERP systems can be leveraged into the creation of strategic resources of organizations.  Further, ERP systems are large and complex, and the degree to which they are implemented throughout an organization can vary – this is described as the ERP scope. The scope of ERP implementation is believed to influence the degree of its effects on an organization. Relying on the literature on ERP effects, business value of information technology (IT) and the notion that organizations are learning systems which utilize their knowledge to create value and to accumulate further knowledge, this study examines the influence of the scope of ERP implementation on a strategic resource of organizations, namely intellectual capital, under the moderating effect of organizational learning capability.  This study develops a research model to show the influence of the three dimensions of ERP implementation scope (breadth, depth, and magnitude) on intellectual capital and simultaneously the influence of organizational learning capability on these base relationships. The hypothesized relationships among variables are evaluated by a data set of 226 responses collected from manufacturing firms in Vietnam. With the support of SmartPLS version 2.0, the structural equation model is evaluated using the techniques of multiple regression analysis, and the moderation effects are analyzed using group comparison and product term approaches.  The findings provide support for the hypotheses. The three dimensions of ERP implementation show a positive impact on intellectual capital. Organizational learning capability more or less moderates the relationship between ERP implementation scope and intellectual capital. As a result of the group comparison approach for moderation analysis, firms with a low level of learning capability are likely to have no effect of ERP implementation on intellectual capital. However, in the group with a high level of learning capability the breadth and magnitude of ERP implementation have a positive effect on intellectual capital. By using the product term approach, only the magnitude of ERP implementation shows an interaction effect with organizational learning capability on intellectual capital. The breadth and depth of ERP implementation appear to have minimal interaction with organizational learning capability.  The results inform the literature on the business value of IT by demonstrating that an ERP system can become a strategic asset as its implementation has a positive effect on intellectual capital especially with the presence of a firm’s learning capability. Additionally, the research reveals another ERP effect (e.g. the effect on the intellectual capital of organizations) that complements the understanding of ERP effects that have been identified in prior studies. The findings practically contribute to managerial knowledge by showing that ERP implementation should not be considered in isolation, but rather organizations should build a substantial level of learning capability to fully obtain the positive effect of ERP implementation on intellectual capital.</p>

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