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In this paper we present an investigation on dynamics of implementing finance information systems (FISs) and how the implementation relates to usage. A case study based on implementation of a finance information system at Makerere University, Uganda between 2004 and 2007 was conducted from February to June 2011. Current literature shows that how to implement information technologies (ITs) successfully is still a challenging factor. In this paper we aim at answering the research question: What factors related to social context influence the implementation and further usage of finance information systems? Data was gathered through face-to-face interviews with staff from the finance and IT departments. The analysis which was based on human environmental model supports findings of 7 lessons learnt that can help decision-makers in guiding implementation processes of large enterprise systems especially in the accounting and finance management disciplines.
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Kiwana, D., Johansson, B. (2012). The Dynamics of Implementation of Finance Information Systems. In: Dua, S., Gangopadhyay, A., Thulasiraman, P., Straccia, U., Shepherd, M., Stein, B. (eds) Information Systems, Technology and Management. ICISTM 2012. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 285. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29166-1_7
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