Managing Geographic Information System Projects by William E Huxhold

Managing Geographic Information System Projects by William E Huxhold

Most of the current publications on geographic information systems (GIS) focus on its mechanics, technology, and project-specific applications. This much-needed book, however, introduces the reader to GIS implementation from a management and organizational perspective. GIS is becoming increasingly popular and is evolving from a mapping tool used for support functions to a technology capable of redesigning land administration. In other sectors, information technology has had a dramatic effect on operations. This book examines those cases, and applies them to GIS paradigm, stressing that GIS technology itself does not cause improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness, but enables changes that can facilitate these improvements. The bulk of the book guides the reader through the necessary frameworks and techniques needed to plan, design, and implement GIS as a technological infrastructure within an organization. Managing Geographic Information System Projects, is suitable for both students and professionals who want to know how to successfully implement GIS technology in organizations.

Clearly written with a good use of bullet points or line drawings to show ideas.. The book is best suited as a text for management or GIS courses within a post-graduate degree. It should also be read by those involved with the strategic planning of a GIS project. * Rachael A. McDonnell, University of Oxford *

William E. Huxhold is chairman and Associate Professor at the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. From 1974-90 he was MIS project manager for the City of Milwaukee, where he implemented one of the first urgan geographic systems in North America. He received a M.Sci. in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton in 1973. Allan G. Levinsohn is an information technology consultant with more than 15 years experience in land and resource management. He has successfully organized and managed many multi-participant GIS projects in Canada, and has worked with government agencies, municipalities, and resource, utility, engineering and technology companies. Mr Levinsohn is well known for his innovative approaches to GIS planning and design.

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ISBN 13	9780195078695
ISBN 10	0195078691
Title	Managing Geographic Information System Projects
Author	William E Huxhold
Series	Spatial Information Systems
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	1995-03-16
Number of pages	266
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