Niels Proske
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we analyze the position of CIO in the German states. In Germany, public CIOs range from figureheads to real decision-makers. We identified three CIO types: first, the Political CIO, who has substantial resources but less IT competencies; second, the Operational CIO, who manages IT primarily close to actual projects; third, the Decorative CIO, who serves predominantly for public image. Thus, the institution of CIO moves between catchphrase and e-government enabler.
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- Public CIO, figurehead or decision-maker?: the case of Germany
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