The boundaries of information sharing and integration: A case study of Taiwan e-Government

The paper explores boundaries of cross-boundary information sharing and integration in the context of Taiwan e-Government by using an integrated framework of boundaries adopted from the literature. The discussion of the various boundaries provides a thorough lens to understand the complexity of cros...

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Published in:Government information quarterly 2012, Vol.29 (supplement), p.S51-S60
Main Authors: Yang, Tung-Mou, Zheng, Lei, Pardo, Theresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boundaries
Boundary
Central Government
Electronic government
Government Agencies
Information Dissemination
Information sharing
International cooperation
Internet
Public Services
Taiwan
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Summary:The paper explores boundaries of cross-boundary information sharing and integration in the context of Taiwan e-Government by using an integrated framework of boundaries adopted from the literature. The discussion of the various boundaries provides a thorough lens to understand the complexity of cross-boundary information sharing and integration. The adopted framework of boundaries is proved to be a useful analytical tool to perceive various vertical and horizontal boundaries in initiatives of cross-boundary information sharing and integration in different e-Government contexts. A new process boundary in the vertical dimension is also identified. In addition, the case shows that centralized information systems can help government agencies to cross the boundaries of information sharing and reduce the number of boundaries government agencies may encounter. Lastly, it is perceived that vertical boundaries are not always easier to cross than horizontal boundaries. ► Five boundaries are identified in the vertical dimension. ► Six boundaries are identified in the horizontal dimension. ► Centralized information systems to cross and alleviate boundaries. ► Vertical boundaries are not always easier to cross.
ISSN:0740-624X
1872-9517
DOI:10.1016/j.giq.2011.08.014