A Field Study of G2G Information Sharing in Chinese Context Based on the Layered Behavioral Model

Despite its importance in government operations, G2G information sharing remains a great challenge worldwide. While current literature examined the challenge primarily in western countries, this study was conducted to better understand the G2G information sharing in Chinese context. The in-depth field study methodology is applied based on two G2G information sharing activities. After interviewing with department officials, administrative staffs and technical staffs of government agencies, the data are analyzed based on the Layered Behavioral Model----including external environment layer, super-managerial agencies layer, inter-agency partnership layer, organizational readiness layer and individual expectation layer. Especially, it is found that GuanXi and senior management commitment are important for the success of G2G information sharing in China. As a result, the Extended Layered Behavioral Model is formed for further research. The finding will help to better identify critical characteristics and elements of G2G information sharing among government agencies.