Geographical information systems as part of the Corporate Information Strategy
Language: English Series: International Journal of Information Management ; 11(4) December 1991, 292-297(6)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: In business applications GIS must be seen as another potential tool. Managers need to see GIS among a range of management support tools, in a way that other information systems might be viewed. The integration of GISS into corporate information systems is vital for gaining the maximum benefit from the information resources of the organisation. The paper explores issues such as: How can GIS be integrated into the information strategy? What are the benefits of such an integration? The paper puts forward a framework for considering GIS within the corporate information strategy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | A34 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 31814-1001 |
In business applications GIS must be seen as another potential tool. Managers need to see GIS among a range of management support tools, in a way that other information systems might be viewed. The integration of GISS into corporate information systems is vital for gaining the maximum benefit from the information resources of the organisation. The paper explores issues such as: How can GIS be integrated into the information strategy? What are the benefits of such an integration? The paper puts forward a framework for considering GIS within the corporate information strategy.