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Geographic Information System Applications in the Public Sector

Geographic Information System Applications in the Public Sector
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Author(s): Douglas A. Carr (Oakland University, USA)and T. R. Carr (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA)
Copyright: 2007
Pages: 19
Source title: Modern Public Information Technology Systems: Issues and Challenges
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): G. David Garson (North Carolina State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-051-6.ch015

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Abstract

Geographic information systems emerged in the 1970s and have become a significant decision-making tool as their capabilities have been enhanced. This chapter discusses various GIS applications and highlights issues that public managers should consider when evaluating implementation of a geographic information system. GIS applications provide benefits at the planning level by producing maps efficiently, and at the management decision-making level through an ability to geographically display important information for policy-level decisions. While GIS analysis can be a powerful tool, there are a number of issues that pubic managers should consider in order to achieve effective implementation and use of geographic information systems.

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