An Evaluation Framework for MPs Websites
Authors: Yannas, Prodromos 
Lappas, Georgios 
Issue Date: 1-Jan-2012
Book: E-Parliament and ICT-Based Legislation: Concept, Experiences and Lessons 
Abstract: 
The use of the internet as an important political marketing tool has been recognized by elected representatives as their websites become more and more active, while their maturity level grows. Providing an evaluation framework, which underlines among other important issues the maturity level of the website on the web, we offer ways members of parliament (MPs) can upgrade their web activities and operate in an e-democracy environment. The proposed four-maturity stage framework is cross-national and can be applied to any political actor website. The advantage of the proposed framework over other attempts is the importance it attaches to user needs in maintaining their interest on the website. This framework has the added advantage to evaluate and compare websites along a maturity four-maturity stage ladder starting from online presence progressing to interactivity stage, advancing to an e-democracy stage, and culminating in the final integration stage. The proposed framework is applied to MPs’ websites of the Greek parliament, revealing interesting patterns.
ISBN: 9781613503294
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-329-4.ch009
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/2578
Type: Book Chapter
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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