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Managing Geographic Information Systems / Nancy J. Obermeyer (2008)

Public Titre : Managing Geographic Information Systems Type de document : Monographie Auteurs : Nancy J. Obermeyer, Auteur ; Jeffrey K. Pinto, Auteur Mention d'édition : second edition Editeur : New York : Guilford Press Année de publication : 2008 Importance : 360 p. Format : 16 x 23 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-59385-635-9 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Systèmes d'information géographique [Termes IGN] implémentation (informatique) [Termes IGN] métadonnées [Termes IGN] système d'information géographique Résumé : (Editeur) Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organization. Coverage includes the role of the GIS professional, how geographic information fits into broader management information systems, the use of GIS in strategic planning, and ways to navigate the organizational processes that support or inhibit the success of GIS implementation. All chapters retained from the prior edition have been thoroughly updated to reflect significant technological, empirical, and conceptual advances, as well as the changing contexts of GIS use. New chapters discuss organizational politics, metadata, legal issues, and GIS ethics. Note de contenu : 1 - Introduction 2 - Implementing a GIS: Theories and Practice 3 - The Role of Geographic Information within an Organization's MIS 4 - Keeping the G in GIS: Why Geography Matters 5 - Bureaucratic Factors in the Adoption of GIS 6 - Economic Justification for GIS Implementation 7 - Sharing Geographic Information across Organization Boundaries 8 - GISs and the Strategic Planning Process 9 - Ensuring the Qualifications of GIS Professionals 10 - Policy Conflicts and the Role of GISs 11 - GISs in a Democratic Society : Opportunities and Problems Numéro de notice : 20229 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE/INFORMATIQUE Nature : Monographie Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=62960