What are the ethical considerations associated with ERP systems?

What will be an ideal response?

The basic ethical framework described as PAPA (privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility) certainly applies equally to an ERP system. Because the data is totally integrated, there are more chances for sharing data and violating an individual's privacy. The accuracy of the data could also be a big problem since the data is supposed to be entered once and then it is replicated to dozens of other applications throughout the enterprise. So if it is wrong, the damage is even greater. If implemented properly with good controls, ERP systems can safeguard the individual's information better than before, but if done poorly, the ERP system can also make it harder. The same can be said as far as the accessibility of the information. In an ERP system, the proper access controls must be in place and this can make it easier to control access if done correctly.

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