Geographic Information Systems

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The thesis provides an examination of current project management methodologies and practices that may have utility in the effective management of complex GIS projects. Current practices are examined in order to determine the generic processes and tools available and the methodologies that have been recommended as useful. As well, the influence of the GIS project life-cycle is examined, and the roles and responsibilities of the GIS project manager are addressed in light of project life-cycle. A complex GIS municipal project completed in Bahrain is reviewed in order to determine if the principles set forth in the thesis on project management were applied.

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"More and more data are becoming available in a digital format. Investments in the field of data communication are huge and enable the transfer of large amounts of data all over the world. Internet and Intranet are increasing the availability of information for large parts of society. And these developments change the way organizations think and act. Well-designed GIS systems will enable quick and easy access to these large volumes of data and enable organizations to use them to gather information either for their own benefit or for the public benefit in order to:

Provide services;
Increase competitiveness
Provide information.
Increasingly organizations are recognizing that geographic information can serve as an important resource. There is a growing awareness that when a GIS project is successfully completed, the users of the GIS end product can be more effective in completing their work without increasing the complexity associated with it."

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