Section 2. Demand-Side Perspectives on E-Government Adoption and Implementation -- 10. E-Government and Accountability in EU Local Governments -- 11. A Comparative Study of Municipal Adoption of Internet-Based Citizen Participation -- 12. Sociological Factors Influencing Internet Voting -- 13....

"This book provides the latest research findings such as theoretical foundations, principles, methodologies, architectures, technical frameworks, international policy, standardization and case studies for the achievement of interoperability within the provision of digital services, from...

"This book offers an analytical, interdisciplinary examination of electronic governance implementation from theoretical and practical perspectives, for researchers in fields like computer science, information systems, and sociology, and practitioners in policy formulation, implementation, and IT...

Research argues that e-government technologies have positive influences on politics and democracy, improving citizens' environment as well as their engagement with their government. Although much research indicates that e-government technologies have increased citizen participation, there is...

"This book explores the nature of the new challenges confronting citizens and local governments in the field of urban governance, exploring the role that Web 2.0 technologies play to promote citizen participation and empowerment in the city government"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is a valuable addition to the reading list of executives, managers, and staff in business, government, and other sectors who seek to keep their enterprises agile and efficient as they manage change, implement new business processes and supporting technologies, and pursue important...

This book presents the applicable concepts and methodologies of information and communication technologies, such as agent-based technologies, HUB, knowledge management, GRID, and wireless communication. This book covers these concepts while taking into account the current results and outlining...

"This book assists those interested in and responsible for the management of major change within organizations, and provides the theories and values that should be adhered to in order to achieve that change successfully and effectively"--Provided by publisher.

This book addresses management methodologies for projects that change rapidly in requirements and technology. These projects are most common among small to medium enterprises. The book addresses both the value and the skills that an IT project manager must have, and uses these values in a new...

"This book explores the social implications and challenges of E-Business and E-Commerce regarding social inclusion and exclusion, the social shaping of e-business technologies, the changing nature and patterns of work and social activities, and online identity, security, risks, trust and...