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The Role of New Technology in Changing Organizational Culture: Implementing Peoplesoft Information Services in a University Environment
American Society for Engineering Management
  • David Spurlock, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Leroy Cox
Abstract

Along with advances in technology come new ways of working. Such results of technological change often lead to subsequent changes in cultural norms and values within the organization. This paper presents preliminary results from a case study illustrating the effects of the recent and ongoing implementation of the PeopleSoft enterprise resource planning (ERP) software on aspects of the workplace culture at the University of Missouri - Rolla. Cultural norms and values specific to particular organizational units and processes (e.g., speed, flexibility) are compared and contrasted with each other. Lessons learned and predictions for future developments are provided.

Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Implementation,
  • University,
  • Peoplesoft Financials,
  • PeopleSoft software
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2004 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10-1-2004
Publication Date
01 Oct 2004
Citation Information
David Spurlock and Leroy Cox. "The Role of New Technology in Changing Organizational Culture: Implementing Peoplesoft Information Services in a University Environment" American Society for Engineering Management (2004)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-spurlock/14/