The aim of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and their potential in supporting business functions in large and medium sized organisations.
Prepare an essay (2500 words minimum) on the following topic:
Provide a balanced discussion of the factors that a medium to large sized company should consider before adopting an ERP system.
You may wish to consider some of the following points in addressing the question:
The nature of ERP systems.
Any advantages or disadvantages inherent in an ERP system.
Whether organisational size or diversity have an impact on the decision to adopt ERP.
The extent that alternative, partial ERP and non-ERP, systems can fulfil organisational requirements.