Paper Info
Title
Factors influencing e-diplomacy implementation: Exploring causal relationships using interpretive structural modelling.
Abstract
Electronic diplomacy (E-diplomacy) is the use of technology by nations to define and establish diplomatic goals and objectives and to efficiently carry out the functions of diplomats. These functions include representation and promotion of the home nation, establishing both bilateral and multilateral relations, consular services and social engagement. It encapsulates the adoption of multiple ICT tools over the Internet to support a nation's interests in other countries while ensuring that foreign relations are improved between the countries. Given its embryonic nature, little scholarly research has been undertaken to study its influence on diplomatic functions and the various factors that influence its implementation. This paper applies the Interpretative Structural Modelling (ISM) methodological approach to identify factors that impact the implementation of e-diplomacy and to determine their causal relationship and rankings. This study applies the ISM methodology to the subject of e-diplomacy. The ISM-based model provides a framework for practitioners to aid decision-making and manage the implementation of e-diplomacy.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.1016/j.giq.2018.03.002
Government Information Quarterly
Keywords
Field
DocType
e-Diplomacy,Digital diplomacy,Interpretive structural modelling (ISM),ICT maturity,e-Government
Foreign relations,Public administration,Digital diplomacy,Economics,E-Government,Public relations,Information and Communications Technology,Social engagement,Diplomacy,The Internet
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
35
3
0740-624X
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.36
14
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Hamad Almuftah130.36
Vishanth Weerakkody289763.81
Nripendra P. Rana364245.27
Uthayasankar Sivarajah46711.43
Zahir Irani51854122.03