[OI1-3] User roles

User roles describe the relationship between different users and the GIS in an organization. Each user role includes responsibilities (e.g. for modifying certain information) and privileges (e.g. for viewing specific information). Although many different roles can be defined, a basic distinction is made between users, who can only view certain information, and editors, who can edit certain information.

Introduction

External resources

• Somers, R. (1998). Developing GIS management strategies for an organization. Journal of Housing Research, 9(1), 157-177.

Learning outcomes

• 2233 - Define user roles for an existing or planned GIS

  Define user roles for an existing or planned GIS

• 2234 - Explain why the definition of user roles is an important element in the implementation of a GIS

  Explain why the definition of user roles is an important element in the implementation of a GIS

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [OI1-3] User roles subclassof [OI1] Organizational structures, procedures and management