An e-government strategy is a plan for e-government systems and their supporting infrastructure which maximizes the ability of management to achieve organizational objectives. Increasing numbers of public agencies are developing an e-government strategy. This chapter there fore looks at this process in some detail, relating it to the theme of hybrid approaches to management.
Why are increasing numbers of public agencies trying to develop an e-government strategy?
The fad/ ‘me too’ factor of copying current trends or copying appearances other organizations.
The desire of some senior officials to wrest control of e-government from technical staff and/or individual departments.
The desire for the kudos and resources associated with a major organizational initiative.
The demand for such strategies from central government agencies.