An ERP systems project is often referred to as a “People Project”. The majority of costs and issues associated with an ERP implementation are people related. These people issues and involve various...

An ERP systems project is often referred to as a “People Project”. The majority of costs and issues associated with an ERP implementation are people related.  These people issues and involve various stakeholders Understanding the implications of these issues and how they can be properly managed can have a positive impact on the success of  the implementation.



Discuss the statement above and identify each of the stakeholders involved in an ERP implementation and the issues associated with each of these stakeholders.  You should use case study examples (from literature searches) to demonstrate different company’s experiences.


Your task is to produce a 3000 - 4000 word research paper which discusses the issues relating to the above.  The paper should demonstrate a depth and breadth of reading and should be appropriately referenced.  The paper should be referenced using the Harvard referencing standards and formatted according to the approved style guide.