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Southern Illinois University Extended Campus utilizes multiple IT systems, including Salukinet, Banner 9, Slate, D2L, Morris Library System, and PeopleSoft. Among these, D2L (Distance 2 Learn) and PeopleSoft are the focus of this analysis, leveraging the Model of PC Utilization (MPCU) to assess their effectiveness and acceptance within the organization. D2L, used for online learning, is overseen by the Curriculum and Development Committee, in collaboration with the IT department, and is integral to delivering instruction. Conversely, PeopleSoft, a human resource management system, is managed by the HR department and primarily used for payroll, employee benefits, and possibly other HR functions.

This paper analyzes these two IT systems through the lens of MPCU, which includes core constructs such as job-fit, complexity, long-term consequences, affect towards use, social factors, and facilitating conditions. Job-fit for D2L is rated highly, as the system significantly enhances performance and instructional delivery, whereas PeopleSoft’s job-fit is perceived as inadequate due to potential misalignment or implementation issues, such as manual calculations of employee leave accrual. Both systems have shown growth: D2L through expanded hybrid classes and increased online offerings, and PeopleSoft through capabilities that support complex payroll processing and reduce HR workloads.

The affect towards use for D2L is characterized by a pleasurable user experience, fostering acceptance, while perceptions of PeopleSoft are mixed, possibly influenced by unfamiliarity. Social factors support the acceptance of both systems; online learning adoption has increased, and HR functions have become reliant on PeopleSoft. Facilitating conditions such as orientation classes and tutorials further bolster usage.

According to Venkatesh et al. (2003), the success of a system hinges on users perceiving it as useful in simplifying tasks and enhancing performance, being user-friendly, and aligning with organizational culture. D2L scores higher than PeopleSoft in these areas, although individual familiarity and bias may influence perceptions. Consequently, the implementation and continual improvement of these systems are vital for sustaining their acceptance and effectiveness in supporting university operations.

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The adoption and integration of information technology systems within higher education institutions are critical for advancing instructional delivery, administrative efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Southern Illinois University Extended Campus’s deployment of six IT systems exemplifies this integration. Analyzing two specific systems—D2L (Distance 2 Learn) and PeopleSoft—through the Model of PC Utilization (MPCU) offers insights into their acceptance and functionality, which directly impact institutional success.

Understanding the utility and acceptance of technology within organizational contexts is essential, especially in educational environments where technology enhances learning outcomes and administrative processes. D2L, designated as SIU Online, exemplifies a successful implementation aligned with the core construct of job-fit, as it is extensively used for delivering online courses. The curriculum and development committee, composed of multiple university departments, oversees content and design, ensuring instructional quality, with close collaboration from the IT department. MPCU highlights that the perceived usefulness, ease of use, and positive affective response towards D2L foster high acceptance levels. Additionally, long-term consequences such as expanded hybrid courses and increased online offerings reinforce its value (Venkatesh et al., 2003).

Similarly, PeopleSoft serves as a vital HR system managing payroll and employee benefits. Its effectiveness is evident in handling complex payroll entries, reducing HR workload, and streamlining employee administrative tasks. However, issues of inadequate job-fit may arise if the system’s capabilities do not fully align with organizational needs or if implementation shortcomings lead to manual processes. Consistent with MPCU, perceptions of usefulness and facilitating conditions—like training and support—are crucial. In the case of PeopleSoft, facilitating conditions such as orientation classes and tutorials aim to improve user competence and acceptance.

Applying the MPCU, the technology's success is contingent on multiple factors. Job-fit facilitates relevant task performance, and user perceptions influence their willingness to adopt and continue using the systems. D2L scores higher in perceived usefulness and ease-of-use, partly due to its intuitive interface and adaptability to hybrid learning models. Conversely, PeopleSoft’s mixed perceptions may stem from a lack of familiarity or adequacy issues, which can be addressed through targeted training and system optimization (Venkatesh et al., 2003).

In evaluating the long-term implications, D2L’s expansion indicates enhanced performance and institutional adaptability to changing educational demands. The system’s online culture acceptance aligns with the social factors component and supports organizational change. For PeopleSoft, continued investment in training and system upgrades can bolster user confidence and acceptance, thereby enhancing its utility.

In conclusion, the successful implementation of IT systems like D2L and PeopleSoft hinges on their alignment with organizational needs and user perceptions, as articulated through MPCU. D2L’s strengths relate to its high job-fit, user-friendliness, and positive organizational impact, while PeopleSoft’s success depends on addressing usability issues and enhancing facilitating conditions. Understanding these dynamics enables institutions to optimize their IT investments, promoting increased efficiency, better learning experiences, and streamlined administrative processes (Venkatesh et al., 2003; Yin, 2017).

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