De invloed van organisatie en cultuur op een geo-informatie infrastructuur

De invloed van organisatie en cultuur op een geo-informatie infrastructuur

Huisman van Zijp, A.

Besemer, J.W.J. (mentor)
Van Loenen, B. (mentor)

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

2008-10-10

Spatial data or geo-information is important for the primary processes of many organizations. More and more the importance of spatial data is being recognized by creating a spatial data infrastructure (SDI). A spatial data infrastructure is essentially about the facilitation and coordination of the exchange and sharing of spatial data between stakeholders with different backgrounds [Rajabifard e.a., 2002a]. An SDI is built up from three components (hybrid model): data, technology and the social system. These three components influence each other and the characteristics of the social system especially influence the development of an SDI. However, the theory of SDI's is relatively young and it is still unclear how the theory relates to the real world and whether it can help organizations to develop their SDI. The main focus of this research is therefore on the relation between SDI theory and the real world at Natuurmonumenten (Naturemonuments), Staatsbosbeheer (State Woods services) and de Provinciale Landschappen (Provincial Landscapes). The research consisted of an extensive literature study of SDI theory and a case study at Natuurmonumenten, Staatsbosbeheer and de Provinciale Landschappen. The first component of the hybrid model is the social system. The characteristics of the social system strongly influence the approach for developing the SDI [Rajabifard, Williamson, 2001]. The social system consists of all the structural and cultural characteristics of an organization. These characteristics can be displayed in a grow matrix. This grow matrix is based on a model by Kok en van Loenen [2005] combined with the 4D model by Hofstede [1980]. The phase of the SDI development and the organizational and cultural characteristics of an organization can be determined with this grow matrix. And when the phase is determined the development strategy of the SDI can be formulated. The second component of the hybrid model is the data that can be accessed through the SDI. The third component of the hybrid model is the technology needed. This is the access network of the SDI (for example the internet or software) and the standards for combining data. The SDI theory was used to analyze three ground managing organizations (Natuurmonumenten, Staatsbosbeheer and de Provinciale Landschappen). The phase of thesocial system was assessed with help of the combined grow matrix. There are many similarities between the three organizations with reference to the types of data they use to consider more extensive collaboration. But there are clear differences in the used technology. However technological differences can be overcome, especially when there's a will to work together. Right now there is a loose collaboration between the three organizations concerning SDI. Mainly geographic data of their properties are exchanged. At this moment there are too many differences between the social systems for a Nature SDI to be possible, especially considering the differences in culture. At this moment therefore the goal shouldnt be a Nature SDI. However a lot can be gained from more extensive cooperation. Mainly the exchange of knowledge and people can benefit all three organizations. Next to that there may be possibilities to join forces in purchasing data or software to lower costs. Structural cooperation will be a first step to overcome organizational differences in vision, leadership and communication. And in its turn this will help any future steps towards a common SDI or even a complete Nature SDI. Concluding, the hybrid model that is a combination of different theories can be used in practice. The grow matrix of the social system can be used to detect in which areas the organization needs to be developed for an optimal SDI culture.

geo-informatie infrastructuur
organisatie
cultuur
natuurmonumenten

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:72e5b0ec-c7c7-4182-95f7-f12debf24637

TU Delft, Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Land Use and Development (LUD)

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2008 Huisman van Zijp, A.