ERP Implementation in the Middle East

This individual assignment for the course 'Enterprise Systems' focuses on ERP implementation in the Middle East region. It consists of four tasks: Task 1 examines successful ERP implementation factors with a case study focusing on Omantel. Task 2 explores challenges in ERP implementation through a literature review. Task 3 analyzes feedback and opinions from an industry talk on ERP models. Finally, Task 4 reports on an industry visit, highlighting critical reflections and observations about ERP implementations.

Running head: WORK PROPOSAL
Work proposal for Enterprise Systems (ECM01KM)
Spring 2018
Individual Assignment

1WORK PROPOSAL
Table of Contents
Task 1:.................................................................................................................................3
Task 2:.................................................................................................................................3
Task 3:.................................................................................................................................4
Task 4:.................................................................................................................................4

2WORK PROPOSAL
Task 1:
In this task, a research paper will be developed regarding the success factors of ERP
implementation in the Middle East region. ERP system has an important effect on the success of
business and management of the organization. Although there are several benefits of
implementing ERP system, various challenges in implementing ERP is seen along with
integrating legacy system. In the study, Omantel will be selected as case study organization
where implementation of ERP and its challenge will be discussed.
Start time End time Resource
10/4/2018 17/4/2018 V. Bansal, "Identifying Critical Success Factors
for ERP in SMEs through a Case
Study", International Journal of Future Computer
and Communication, pp. 471-475, 2013.
Task 2:
In this task, literature review on ERP implementation challenges is described. The issues
and challenges during the process of implementing ERP will be discussed under this task.
Several relevant secondary sources like books, journals and websites will be considered for
critically evaluation of ERP process.
Start time End time Resource
20/4/2018 27/4/2018 Babaei, M., Gholami, Z. and Altafi, S., 2015.
Challenges of Enterprise Resource Planning
implementation in Iran large

3WORK PROPOSAL
organizations. Information Systems, 54, pp.15-27.
Task 3:
In this task, a report will be prepared on industry talk comprising executive summary of
the understanding. Under the task, the feedback and opinion of the respondents will be analyzed.
The process of organization requires conforming to ERP model for ensuring smooth running
procedure. The feedback of the respondents will be analyzed in the task.
Start time End time Resource
28/4/2018 5/5/2018 Chofreh, A.G., Goni, F.A., Ismail, S., Shaharoun,
A.M., Klemeš, J.J. and Zeinalnezhad, M., 2016. A
master plan for the implementation of sustainable
enterprise resource planning systems (part I):
concept and methodology. Journal of cleaner
production, 136, pp.176-182.
Task 4:
In the task, report on the industry visit comprising brief introduction of the organization
and executive summary of critical reflections and observation will be discussed. The difficulties
and challenges related to the process will be explained in the study. The opinions of the
respondents will be critically analyzed in the study.
Start time End time Resource
6/5/2018 16/5/2018 Slabbert, B., Seymour, L.F. and Schuler, J., 2016.