Selecting and Applying an Appropriate Change Management Model for ERP Implementation

Abstract:

The purpose of this article is to carry out a comparative analysis for the various change models in order to figure out the most suitable model to use in ERP implementation projects. This paper explores characteristics, commonalities, and differences between some of the highly used models in industry. It is concluded that Kotter’s change management model could be adopted as an appropriate change model in the ERP implementation. The article shows that ERP implementers can benefit from understanding the diverse change models when considering what will work for their project and how to apply Kotter’s model in a most effective way