DBA candidate Ernest Savage, alongside other doctoral students, represented Florida Tech at the Conference of Florida Graduate Schools in Gainesville, Florida, April 22-24.
Savage presented a poster on his preliminary dissertation research titled “ERP Implementation: A Qualitative Analysis of the Moderating Influence of ERP User Attitudes on the Relationship Between Behavioral Intention and Actual ERP Use.”
This study analyzes the influence of user attitudes on the relationship between behavioral intention and actual Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system use. ERP implementation can be a critical differentiator for firms seeking a competitive advantage.
Consequently, if the return on investment required to attain said advantage is not attained, a failed ERP implementation can result in financial ruin, decreased employee morale and reputational harm.
Building on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and related theories, the study explores the psychological and organizational factors that hinder or facilitate ERP adoption, particularly in high-compliance industries, such as aerospace and defense.
Assistant professor Keiron Hylton serves as Savage’s advisor, supporting and guiding his research throughout the dissertation process.
This piece also appeared in the spring 2026 issue of The Bottom Line.
