Conceptual Framework for Integration of Organisation Information Processing Theory and Activity Theory in Enterprise Systems Implementation
Clement Mayieko Nyandiere *
Faculty of Information Technology, Strathmore University, P.O. Box 24601-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Faustin Kamuzora
Faculty of Information Technology, Strathmore University, P.O. Box 24601-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Ismail Ateya Lukandu
Faculty of Information Technology, Strathmore University, P.O. Box 24601-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Vincent Omwenga
Faculty of Information Technology, Strathmore University, P.O. Box 24601-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Implementation processes of systems in organizations follow different strategies and one of these strategies is to understand the uncertainties associated with the integration of the new system into an existing system environment so as to limit any challenges that may arise during the system implementation. Systems are implemented to address specific organizational needs, that is, activities the organization engages in. This paper explores organization information processing theory (OIPT) and activity theory in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems implementation. A framework for the ERP implementation has been developed from a conceptual model on the interaction of organizational culture and structure. The modified model incorporates the activity theory and the OIPT and provides a formal way of bringing on board various interplaying variables in the system implementation process, more so for ERP systems.
Keywords: OIPT, activity theory, information processing, enterprise systems, ERP implementation.