Deakin, M (1997) The development of computer-based information systems for local authority property management: The underlying issues. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(1), pp. 59-82. ISSN 1366-4387
Abstract
This research attempts to add to our knowledge of IT in the development of computer based information systems by studying the underlying issues and how the application of IT brings about an improvement in the standards of local authority property management. Divided along these lines, the study is presented in the form of two papers. Paper 1 focusing attention on the underlying issues, with Paper 2 concentrating on the IT applications. In the interests of setting out the issues in question, this paper will first of all set out the background to the development of computer-based information systems for the management of local authority property management. This is done under the heading of the value for money (VFM test, land audit and property review, towards the 3 E's (economy, efficiency and effectiveness). It then goes on to examine the perceived benefits of computer based information systems and issues underlying the transition to the quality-minded, pro-enterprise structure of LAPM. The paper concludes by relating towards the IT question.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | land audits, property information systems, strategic management, value for money test |
| Index terms: | audit, efficiency, land, property management, effectiveness, local authority, information system, value-for-money, strategic management |
| Subjects: | management, performance measurement, performance management, information systems, sociology, real estate economics, evaluation |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Value Management, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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