Themes and Issues in An Information Polity
Open Access
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Information Technology
- Vol. 5 (3) , 151-160
- https://doi.org/10.1177/026839629000500305
Abstract
This paper examines the use and significance of information and communications technologies in government. The notion of ‘Information Polity’ is unpacked. Five main related themes are addressed. These are: the adaption, diffusion and application of ICT's in government; information as a factor of production; government as an information services provider; information and the labour process in government; and information as a strategic resource.Keywords
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