The boundaries of information sharing and integration: A case study of Taiwan e-Government
Journal
Government Information Quarterly
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
1
Pages
S51-S60
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
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. © 2011 Elsevier Inc.
Subjects
Information sharing; Boundary; Electronic government; Taiwan
Publisher
ELSEVIER INC
Type
journal article