TOWARDS PROPOSING AN ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SHARING MODEL FOR THE INTELLIGENCE SECTOR: A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Information sharing is a major technique for increasing institutions efficiency and performance. With the revolution of information and communication technology, sharing information across institutions has become more feasible. Although identifying efficient and reliable mechanisms for Electronic Information Sharing (EIS) in intelligence sectors is becoming increasingly necessary, studies on techniques for adopting technology for intelligence products remains few. However, adopting information sharing in intelligence sectors can be a complex task. Identifying methodology structure, which influences information sharing is critical. The purpose of this research is to review the literature on intelligence sectors within the context of information sharing and provide a methodological framework for designing an EIS model. Three systematic phases were employed: research structure, modelling, and data analysis and synthesis. The research design was developed based on comparative study and expert feedback. This study can increase our empirical knowledge of the intelligence domain, identify underlying problems, and inspire researchers to focus on this area. Furthermore, reviews the current information-sharing research discusses the methodology affecting information sharing at the three levels and provides summative frameworks. These frameworks provide a means to discover future research opportunities and a systematic way for practitioners to identify key factors involved in successful information sharing in intelligence sectors.