tailieunhanh - Geographic Information Management in Local Government - Chapter 8

Giới thiệu về các trường hợp nghiên cứu Mục đích của nghiên cứu trường hợp trong cuốn sách này là gì? Làm thế nào có trường hợp các cơ quan nghiên cứu được lựa chọn? Các phong cách và ứng dụng của GIM được bao phủ bởi các nghiên cứu trường hợp? Làm thế nào có thông tin cho mỗi trường hợp nghiên cứu được tổ chức và trình bày? Làm thế nào tôi có thể đọc và sử dụng các nghiên cứu trường hợp tùy thuộc vào nền tảng và lợi ích của tôi?. | PART 3 The Case Studies 2004 by CRC Press LLC CHAPTER 8 Introduction to the Case Studies KEY QUESTIONS AND ISSUES What is the purpose of the case studies in this book How have the case study authorities been selected What styles and applications of GIM are covered by the case studies How has the information for each case study been organized and presented How can I read and use the case studies depending on my background and interests WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CASE STUDIES IN THIS BOOK The previous chapters have looked at the background of GIM the principles that underpin its application and the key areas of use within local government. Part 3 of this book contains nine detailed case studies of how individual local authorities have put GIM into practice. The main purpose of the case studies is to Provide specific examples of how GIM has actually been applied in a local authority setting an environment where ideals frequently have to be tempered by the reality of political priorities style and culture and restrictions on resources Look at GIM in use warts and all from a viewpoint that will be directly familiar to the many readers likely to be working in local government Ensure that the theory of GIM is firmly rooted in practice Provide grounds for optimism by highlighting that it is possible to achieve considerable success with GIM by a wide variety of routes despite the path not being easy Explore the many human and organizational factors that are key contributors to success and are generally more important to understand than the technical issues Enable the lessons from past experiences to be learned to the advantages of other local authorities who will invest their time money and other resources in GIM in the future 2004 by CRC Press LLC HOW HAVE THE CASE STUDY AUTHORITIES BEEN SELECTED The case studies have been selected in order to present a mixed bag of examples of GIM in practice that Cover each of the types except English shire counties and Scottish