Theory and Practice of E-Government: A Reader on E-Government

Author: (Norway) K.A. Eliassen Jan Kooiman, translated by Wang Mancan et al.
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Most of the content in this book breaks the traditional boundaries of political science, public administration, and business management. This breakthrough is reflected in the discussion topics, analytical frameworks, data evidence, and normative conclusions of some authors. The book explores both the general functions of public management and the specific characteristics of organizations; it examines both systemic perspectives and actor perspectives; it investigates both external factors and internal factors affecting public management. The broad environmental factors influencing public management are clearly linked to changes and developments in political, military, and other aspects, such as the political, social, economic, and technological factors within a society. Just as internal and external factors of public management interact with each other, the characteristics of management systems and the traits of management roles are also closely tied to the development and use of management tools. The purpose of this book is to explore the "new" concept of public management and its significance for the functioning of Western European governments, particularly in improving government functions.