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drop in organisational productivity. It is therefore essential that the system is user-friendly as well. The easier it is to learn and use, the shorter will be the period for training which will reduce the drop in organisational productivity. As in all cases, a user-friendly system leads to a greater success rate. Implementing a GIS often requires a complete change in the organisational structure. Personnel will be unwilling to accept this change if they feel that the system will make tasks more difficult rather than simpler. A user-friendly system will make users more willing to adapt to this change.

Most organisations have many GIS users and it is vital to address and ascertain the needs of each user. So, when designers view user needs, they consider the larger organisational goals addressed by senior personnel, but a view of individual local needs must also be identified. This process will allow for integration within the organisation. It is important to identify the local views earlier on to resolve any conflict, which may require modification or even redefinition of the system. Overall, the vast majority of individual user requirements must be met to ensure successful implementations.

Conclusions

Geographic information systems have provided a new way of looking at geographic data. GIS technology has dramatically changed the rate at which geographic information can be produced, updated and distributed. Map

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