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Using Duality Theory to Reframe E-Government Challenges

Using Duality Theory to Reframe E-Government Challenges

Kathleen S. Hartzel, Virginia W. Gerde
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781466699052|ISBN10: 1466699051|EISBN13: 9781466699069
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9905-2.ch003
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Hartzel, Kathleen S., and Virginia W. Gerde. "Using Duality Theory to Reframe E-Government Challenges." Ethical Issues and Citizen Rights in the Era of Digital Government Surveillance, edited by Robert A. Cropf and Timothy C. Bagwell, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 35-56. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9905-2.ch003

APA

Hartzel, K. S. & Gerde, V. W. (2016). Using Duality Theory to Reframe E-Government Challenges. In R. Cropf & T. Bagwell (Eds.), Ethical Issues and Citizen Rights in the Era of Digital Government Surveillance (pp. 35-56). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9905-2.ch003

Chicago

Hartzel, Kathleen S., and Virginia W. Gerde. "Using Duality Theory to Reframe E-Government Challenges." In Ethical Issues and Citizen Rights in the Era of Digital Government Surveillance, edited by Robert A. Cropf and Timothy C. Bagwell, 35-56. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9905-2.ch003

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Abstract

The design of information and communication systems for e-government is burdened with a host of conflicting objectives. For example, systems should be standardized and stable, but at the same time they should also be flexible and responsive to the needs of various stakeholder groups. When systems are designed properly, ICT (information and communication technologies) features can help resolve some of the tensions created by conflicting objectives. This chapter uses duality theory as a basis for a new framework that demonstrates how many of the tensions found at various stages of e-government (development, implementation, and adoption) can be reframed as dualities. When e-government systems are designed for duality, ICT mitigates many of the barriers and obstacles and increases the system's effectiveness and acceptance by the citizenry.

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