<p>Digitization, the global networking of individuals and organizations, and the transition from an industrial to an information society are key reasons for the importance of digital government. In particular, the enormous influence of the Internet as a global networking and communication system affects the performance of public services.</p><p>This textbook introduces the concept of digital government as well as digital management and provides helpful insights and strategic advice for the successful implementation and maintenance of digital government systems.</p><p></p><div><div>

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<p>Prof. Dr. Bernd W. Wirtz holds the Chair of Information and Communication Management at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer, Germany.</p>