Practical Guide to E-Government Technology for Civil Servants

Author: Guo Xiaolai
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The features of this book are:
1. Targeted. Closely integrated with the practical needs of civil servant work, combining computer, network technology, and the promotion of e-government, providing civil servants with a clear purpose for learning computer and network technology.
2. Practical. Utilizes cases from e-government practice, scenario simulations, and interactive exercises to make learning more hands-on and realistic.
3. Flexible. The book provides a systematic and flexible learning material, which can be flexibly integrated into teaching curricula based on different teaching objectives and learner needs. The teaching software can also be adjusted and interchangeable.
4. Concise and Accessible. The tutorial does not follow the typical structure of general computer tutorials or e-government, but organically integrates the knowledge and skills in e-government that learners urgently need in their work during training. This enables learners to grasp the essential knowledge and skills required for e-government through classroom lectures, simulated exercises, self-study, and peer discussions within a limited time.
The book is divided into 7 chapters:
Chapter 1 introduces the basics of e-government. It covers basic concepts, characteristics, main models, and network structures of e-government.
Chapter 2 introduces the basics of computers. The main content includes the concept of computers and their primary uses, as well as computer hardware and software systems. Network fundamentals are also covered, including the definition and composition of computer networks, as well as their functions and services.
Chapter 3 takes Microsoft's newly released office automation application software—Word 2002, Excel 2002, and PowerPoint 2002—as examples, combined with the current requirements for civil servant qualities in government management. It provides an in-depth yet accessible introduction to some of the technical means and concepts frequently used in modern office work.
Chapter 4 starts with how to browse and search for information online. It explains how to use Microsoft Internet Explorer and network search engines to obtain various types of information in the vast online world. It also introduces common network tools: email client Foxmail, file compression tool WinRAR, file download tool NetAnts, and LeapFTP.
Chapter 5 introduces computer application software, the internet, and government office automation software.
Chapter 6 covers network security and the methods and technologies needed to address issues in the e-government work environment. It primarily introduces relevant knowledge of network and information security, the characteristics of computer viruses, and prevention methods for several common types of computer viruses.
Chapter 7 introduces e-government application cases. Combined with the content of Chapter 1, it provides examples of e-government applications in administrative management, etc., giving readers an intuitive understanding of the practical aspects of e-government.