Diffusion of innovation theory and an implementation on enterprise resource planning systems

Abstract

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are adopted by many companies. By means of setting up this management information system software, significant organizational activities are accomplished while many others remain unachieved. This article grounds on utilization of variables of Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory (Rogers, 2003) in accomplished adoptions of ERP systems. DOI Theory can be carried out in terms of guiding ERP application. Attained evidences reveal that variables in theory affect ERP success positively as well as organizational performance. Considering variables of DOI Theory will accelerate the adoption of innovation. The major contribution of this article to the science literature is to define the essential building blocks of application of ERP software system to the organization.