Publication Date

1-1-1998

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Tallon, William J.

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Operations Management and Information Systems

Abstract

Geographical information systems can be used to increase organizations' operational efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of what a geographical information system is, what it can be used for, and what is needed to implement GIS technology within an organization. This paper is largely aimed at informing an organizational decision maker with information concerning implementing a geographic information system. This paper discusses many current examples of how organizations use geographical information systems as well as the future in the development and use of geographical information systems. Secondary sources were my main research method for this paper. I discovered that GIS technology is current playing a major role in the government and utility sectors. It was also discovered that GIS technology is growing rapidly in the education and business sectors.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

24 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Alt Title

Implementing GIS to increase organizations' operational efficiency

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