This book provides a systemic-based inquiry platform to explore boundaries, limits, and advantages of information and communication technology use in the public decision making processes. With theoretical and practical contributions, this publication examines the impact of governmental...

"This book provides organizational and managerial directions to support the greater use and management of electronic or digital government technologies in organizations, while epitomizing the current e-government research available"--Provided by publisher.

"This book offers a fresh, comprehensive dialogue on issues that occur between the public management and information technology domains, with its focus on political issues and their effects on the larger public sector"--Provided by publisher.

"This book addresses the importance of information technology management and issues in operating information systems in the global dynamic business environment. It embraces discussions of the global information technology theory, frameworks and IT architecture, discovery of global knowledge...

"This collection compiles research in all areas of the global information domain. It examines culture in information systems, IT in developing countries, global e-business, and the worldwide information society, providing critical knowledge to fuel the future work of researchers, academicians...

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