Systems analysis of implementing an electronic city in Bojnord, Iran. (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaddel, Lia; Kharazmi, Omid Ali
• Is Part Of: Electronic government. Volume 15:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 303
• Page End: 331
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Bojnord City -- challenges -- electronic city -- systems thinking -- individual subsystem -- social subsystem -- institutional subsystem -- technological subsystem -- political subsystem -- Vensim software -- Iran; Internet in public administration -- Periodicals; 352.380285467805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-7494

Abstract

This article performs a systems analysis of implementing an electronic city in Bojnord, Iran. Based on a review of the literature, related indicators were extracted, classifying them into five sub-systems including individual, social, institutional, technological, and political. The interaction of these sub-systems formed a primary conceptual systems model. To identify the challenges using quantitative method, questionnaire was designed and inferential chi-square test was utilised. Furthermore, to explore the cause and effect relationships of these factors using qualitative method, interviews with urban managers were conducted to complement the relevant subsystems. This research used Vensim software for modelling. Results indicated that in the final systems model based on the conditions of Bojnord, there is a relationship between subsystems, forming an integrative system. Based on this system, most influential variables were identified and the current condition of electronic city in Bojnord was evaluated as not favourable.