The basis for this guide is the belief that federal agencies could benefit from examples set by a few leading organizations whose CIO organizations have gained a reputation for outstanding information management in their enterprises.
Some few leading organizations set examples that were used as basis for this guide. 
mnli hypothesis: Some few leading organizations set examples that were used as basis for this guide.  premise: The basis for this guide is the belief that federal agencies could benefit from examples set by a few leading organizations whose CIO organizations have gained a reputation for outstanding information management in their enterprises.