Monitoring Perceived Usability of ERP Systems in Latvian Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2478/itms-2013-0011Keywords:
ERP system, survey, usabilityAbstract
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are targeted for managing operational data and improving business efficiency, while their complex interfaces challenge this goal. The purpose of this study is to examine user attitude towards ERP system’s usability in Latvian medium, small and micro-sized enterprises. It is part of a broader European users’ study, which aims at designing and creating innovative and trendsetting user interface and interaction concepts for ERP systems.
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