Critical Commentry on “Gouvernance Informationnelle En Contexte De Crise”

Purpose: This commentary aims to evaluate the contribution of the book "Gouvernance informationnelle en contexte de crise" (Morebooks) and situate its propositions within current debates in crisis management. It examines how the author defines the "information process" and the "relational approach" as levers of organizational resilience.- Design/Methodology/Approach: The analysis is based on a critical reading of key chapters: socio-economic context (Chapter 1), theoretical foundations (Chapter 2), methodology (Chapter 3), empirical results (Chapter 4), and general conclusion (Chapter 7). The arguments are contrasted with literature on dynamic capabilities and crisis communication.- Findings/Insights: The book stands out for: (1) the original integration of the "information process" into crisis management, (2) a mixed methodology combining PCA and interview guides, (3) a rich treatment of socio-economic factors (Brexit, geopolitical tensions, fake news, COVID-19). However, it suffers from partial empirical work (limited detail on data sources and the number of interviews) and limited integration with competing theories (e.g., media-driven crises, inter-organizational networks).- Practical/Managerial Implications: Practitioners will find the "interview tool" and the "information dashboard" operational frameworks to anticipate the effects of misinformation and reinforce real-time decision-making.- Originality/Value: This contribution proposes an innovative approach to "information governance" as an organizational capability during critical times while identifying ways to strengthen empirical validity and extend the framework to external actor networks.