Who benefits from exploratory business research? The effect of sub-cultures on the implementation of an enterprise system: an Australian regional university perspective

Research into the implementation of the PeopleSoft administrative systems at Central Queensland University demonstrates that all subcultures, except the Academics themselves, perceive that the Academic sub-culture holds the power to influence the success or failure of transformational change. Many participants asserted that the anticipated benefits from the recently implemented PeopleSoft system will be achieved not through autocratic leadership but through the Executive's ability to drive a common vision and empower staff. To address the question of who benefi'ts from this study, it is necessary to look at the research from three levels: the researcher, the university and the broader business sector. Firstly, from a narrow perspective, the researcher stands to benefit personally from this research.