@article {Barry:2002:1365-8816:23,
title = "Analysing cadastral systems in uncertain situations: a conceptual framework based on soft systems theory",
journal = "International Journal of Geographical Information Science",
parent_itemid = "infobike://tandf/tgis",
publishercode ="tandf",
year = "2002",
volume = "16",
number = "1",
publication date ="2002-01-01T00:00:00",
pages = "23-40",
itemtype = "ARTICLE",
issn = "1365-8816",
eissn = "1365-8824",
url = "https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tgis/2002/00000016/00000001/art00002",
doi = "doi:10.1080/13658810110095039",
author = "Barry, Michael and Fourie, Clarissa",
abstract = "Based on experiences in South Africa, a conceptual framework is described which makes it possible to analyse how a cadastral system interacts with other land management sub-systems in volatile, changing situations. Soft systems theory, strategic management theory and existing cadastral theory under-lie this framework. The soft systems approach, when applied to the cadastral field, makes it possible to move away from the conventional simplistic, hard interventionist, sub-system-focused design exercises and instead undertake holistic analyses of complex situations, which include human behaviour and a range of non-static land management sub-systems. It is also possible to analyse technical processes from different points of view, or contexts, over time, which facilitates more robust and sustainable cadastral systems' design and management.",
}