The Information System Strategies of MNC Affiliates

Sun

et al. 2022

ECAM

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to research the acceptance mechanism of building information modeling (BIM) technology and to explore the differences among Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) professionals with different individual characteristics. The proposed acceptance mechanism of BIM technology is intended to be used by industry stakeholders to propose decisions and measures, and improve the degree of BIM adoption.Design/methodology/approachTraditional hypothesis testing is adopted by the current study to empirically research the specific mechanism of A/E/C professionals accepting BIM technologies. In the one phase, a conceptual model based on technology acceptance model (TAM) and technology organization environment (TOE) theory was established and a large-scale questionnaire survey was conducted. In the other phase, structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze acquired sample data, so as to empirically test the validity of the proposed linkage.FindingsThe results show first that perceived ease of use has no significant influence on perceived usefulness, and perceived usefulness has no significant effect on behavior intention as well. Second, BIM technical features and government BIM policies have positive effects on perceived usefulness, BIM technical features and organization supports have positive effects on perceived ease of use. Third, the BIM acceptance mechanism of A/E/C professionals is diverse from respondents with different characteristics, e.g. regions and working time.Originality/valueThe authors highlight the large sample size, as well as the nationwide context, of the questionnaire survey. Meanwhile, acceptance differences among A/E/C professionals with different demographic characteristics have been clarified using profound data and t-test. The findings of this study enrich the research on the acceptance mechanism of BIM technology, and contribute to relevant stakeholders taking targeted measures to promote the effective application of BIM technology nationwide.

Section: Technology Organization Environment Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

How A/E/C professionals accept BIM technologies in China: a technology acceptance model perspective

Sun

et al. 2022

ECAM

Journal of Global Information Management

“…One study (Lehmann, 2003) considers overall MIS architecture that can facilitate MNE information processing suggesting a set of local systems, a centralized system, and interfaces between them. Another study presents evidence for a variety of influences on global MIS strategies (Lai, 2008). These influences include IT maturity, parent resource dependency, cultural distance, restrictive regulations, and local competition.…”

Section: It In Multinational Firmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Global Information Management Research

Niederman

Alhorr

Park

et al. 2012

This study assesses the past decade in the GIM domain, based on Journal of Global Information Management (JGIM) research findings. Based on the issues addressed by these articles, the authors develop 11 topical categories and discuss each in terms of the accumulation of knowledge contributed by these findings. The authors also discuss for each topic possible extension and further understanding based on related research in international business. In consideration of the topics of these articles, a large number simultaneously addressing multiple topics and potential of explicitly linking these topics in future research are discussed. Additionally, the authors update prior quantitative analysis considering JGIM citations of key international business scholars, evolution of research methods, and levels of scope and analysis in these articles. Finally, the authors indicate gaps in the body of research within categories, when categories are considered in relationships, and when looking further from the perspective of recent IB research.

Journal of Global Information Management

“…In this respect, enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an indispensable tool for managing these challenges and a mission-critical component of the globalization strategy. One of the main motivations that drive the adoptions of ERP by the multinational companies is to enable global data visibility and transactional interoperability without spatial restriction (Chang, Hung, Yen, & Lee, 2010;Vincent, 2008). Through the integration and sharing of data from different subunits of the company, effective management governance can be realized.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

ERP Misfit-Reduction Strategies

Shiang-Yen

Idrus

Wong

2013

Misfit between Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and business is widely recognized as the main cause of ERP system failure. Modification of the ERP system and adaptation of business processes have been hyped as the means to reduce misfits between ERP system and business organizations. Nevertheless, to date, very little empirical evidence exists to demonstrate that the potential has indeed been realized. Thus, the purpose of this study is to empirically examine to which extent the two misfit-reduction strategies, namely system modification and organizational adaptation mitigate the negative impacts of ERP misfits on ERP system performance, which is measured by information quality in this study. A total amount of 305 sets of questionnaire that collected from the ERP system users in manufacturing sector in Malaysia were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The findings of this study have revealed that the effects of the two misfit-reduction strategies vary based on the different characteristic of ERP misfits. Specifically, system modification is found to significantly reduce the negative impacts of deep-structure misfit such as process misfit, whereas organization adaptation is significant in mitigating surface-structure misfit such as data presentation and layout.